On 6 May 2025, ESMA released an answer to a recent question on the EU Short Selling Regulation (Regulation (EU) 236/2012), via its online Q&A Tool. The Q: “When calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non-listed shares, should the issued share capital also include non-listed shares?” The Answer: “Yes, […]
On 30 April 2025, ESMA issued new report on ensuring better data quality. ESMA published the fifth edition Report on the Quality and Use of Data, revealing how regulatory data collected had been used by EU authorities, providing insight on actions. Follows ESMA May 2024 issued report on regulatory data quality. Report Overview The document […]
On 23 April 2025, AIMA issued new letter to new SEC chairman on priorities including short selling reporting reform. AIMA has written directly to SEC Chair Paul Atkins to congratulate him on confirmation as new Chair and to outline a series of targeted recommendations aimed at fostering efficient, well-functioning capital markets while promoting responsible innovation. […]
On 19 April 2025, TAI FSC announced short selling measures will continue to be enforced. Given the ongoing uncertainty in global trade negotiations and geopolitical risks, TAI FSC will maintain these measures to uphold market stability and protect investors. In April 2025, TAI BAC issued measures to help firms affected by US tariffs: Announced measures: […]
On 15 April 2025, UK FCA updated guidance on notification and disclosure of net short positions to note Short Selling Regulations 2025 (StIn 2025/29) issued January 2025. Set out high level requirements for new UK short selling regime and give FCA powers to set out more detailed rules to complete, implement the new regime. FCA […]
On 15 April 2025, SK FSS held briefing session for global investment banks. SK FSS held a briefing session in Hong Kong for global investment banks and securities business association on the resumed short selling and capital market advancement. Will maintain short selling resumption policy, come up with policy to enable domestic affiliates of foreign […]