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U.S. SEC – Fines For Illegal Short Selling

On 19 September 2024, SEC settled charges re Rule 105 short selling violations. SEC settled with Gates Capital Management, Inc. re Rule 105 short selling violations. Bought stock in securities offering for fund clients after shorting same for fund clients. Alleged Violations 30 August through 1 September 2023, Gates Capital sold short 90k ROL shares…
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E.U. – ESMA Short Selling Non-Listed Shares FAQ

On 17 September 2024, ESMA issued FAQ on determination of net short position. ESMA issued new FAQ concerning the Short Selling Regulation (SSR Reg 236/20212). Determination of Net Short Position Q: ESMA_QA_2282 Asks, when calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non listed shares, should the issued share capital also…
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