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Germany – BaFin Updates FAQs on Short Selling

On 3 July 2025, GE BaFin updated its informative file on the short selling framework. Details on the prohibition of naked short selling, transparency obligations for net short positions; e-notification procedure; exceptions for market makers, primary dealers.
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Canada – CSA Publishes Business Plan, Includes Focus on Short Selling

On 27 June 2025, CSA NBW published the 2025-2028 CSA business plan. CSA NBW, CSA OSC, CSA ALB, CSA NVS, CSA BC, released the 2025-2028 business plan focused on enhancing competitiveness and advancing investor protection. Provided 4 strategic goals and specified other projects and initiatives to be completed. Strategic Goals Goals targeted capital markets, investors,…
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Taiwan – EXC Warnings for Operational Risk Re: Short Selling

On 12 June 2025, TAI EXC amended rules governing early warnings. TAI EXC revised Rules governing early warnings for overall operational risk of securities firms, in order to refine early-warning indicators for securities firms. Revisions Definitions, terminology are updated for consistency and to reflect growing complexity. Unrestricted loans, all client financing are consolidated to assess…
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Taiwan – FSC Short Selling and Stock Lending

On 19 June 2025, TAI FSC stipulated exemptions for short selling prohibitions. TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued orders under article 32 of Regulations governing securities firms, article 10 of Regulations governing securities borrowing and lending (short selling) by securities firms, and article 38 of Regulations governing securities finance enterprises. Follows TAI FSC November 2023 issued…
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