We exited July without a decision from the Fifth Circuit Court on the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE FUND MANAGERS, et al. v. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION case Read the full article.
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U.S. – SEC Settles Charges for Short Selling Violations
On 4 August 2025, SEC settled charges for public offering of stock violations. SEC settled charges against Sourcerock Group, LLC for violating public offering rules, when it purchases stock for advisory clients after short selling the same stock. Allegations Sourcerock purchased stock in a public offering of securities for six advisory clients after selling short…
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Sri Lanka – CSE Outlines CCP Framework for Equity Transactions, RE: Short Selling
On 27 July 2025, SRI CSE outlined CCP framework implementation for equity transactions re, short selling. CCP framework uses novation process where CSE Clear becomes buyer to every seller and seller to every buyer, eliminating counterparty risk and guaranteeing settlement completion even if one party defaults. CSE Clear employs margin methodology including base margin requirements…
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UK – FCA Bulletin Oversight Department for Shareholding and Short Selling Reporting
On 17 July 2025, UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 on detection. UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 focused on optimizing data and technology to strengthen detection capabilities in shareholding reporting, on Directors’ dealing cases. Follows UK FCA April 2025 issued Primary Market Bulletin 55 on changes. Detection Capabilities The integrity of the…
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Sri Lanka – CSE Equity Central Counterparty Framework Re: Short Selling
On 17 June 2025, SRI CSE launched equity central counterparty framework. SRI CSE launched CSE Clear (Pvt) Limited (CCP) as fully-owned subsidiary to operate as central counterparty for equity transactions, licensed as clearing house by SRI SEC. Follows SRI CSE April 2025 revised the CDS — Central depository rules. Outline of New Framework New CCP…
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Vietnam – SEC Proposed Rules on Securities Trading Re: Short Selling
On 15 July 2025, VIE SEC proposed rules on securities trading, re VAT. VIE GVT, VIE SEC proposed circular detailing securities trading and securities transfer services under decree no. 181/2025/ND-CP re Law on value added tax (VAT). Follows VIE GVT July 2025 issued decree 181/2025/ND-CP on VAT. Highlight of Proposal The circular provides regulations on…
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