On May 13, Thai SET proposed development of Bond Connect Platform. Thai SET consulted on bond trading arrangements and proposed development of the Bond Connect Platform as a central infrastructure for the debt securities market. The initial objective is to elevate government savings bonds from savings assets to greater liquidity, transparency, and broader use in […]
On 13 May 2026, Thai SET proposed prescribed trading supervision measures. Thai SET consulted on current trading supervision measures to enhance investor confidence, covering measures to be added, revised, and cancelled. Follows Thai SEC October 2025 launched plan to revitalize capital market. New Measures Proposes reducing tick sizes for certain price bands to improve trading […]
On 8 May 2026, EGY FRA discussed the development of the capital market with Bloomberg Global Delegation. Summary During the discussions, the regulator explained that the new trading system developed by EGX together with Nasdaq will be activated. This will allow integrated trading of stocks, fixed income instruments, derivatives, and carbon certificates, which will raise […]
On 7 May 2026, AIMA published guidance on new UK short selling regime. AIMA published guidance note related to the UK’s new short selling regime. Follows April 2026 UK FCA issued final clearer and simpler short selling rules. Short Selling Regime Practical guidance on new UK short selling regime, which takes effect on Jul. 13, […]
On 1 May 2026, FINRA proposed to reform Reg SHO, fail-to-deliver reports. FINRA proposed amendments to improve usefulness of short selling information reported to/published by FINRA and improve oversight of compliance with Reg SHO. Adopt FINRA Rule 4321 (Allocations of fail to deliver positions); amend FINRA Rule 4560 (Short Selling reporting). Follows FINRA Regulatory Notice […]
On 24 April 2026, UK FCA issued Handbook Notice 140 which also contains the Short Selling Rules Sourcebook Instrument 2026 (FCA 2026/16), first issued 16 April 2026. Background: From 13 July 2026, existing exemptions for market making in UK sovereign debt will no longer apply, but FCA’s emergency powers will continue to cover these instruments. […]