Tag Archives: short selling

S Korea – FSC, FSS Short Selling Reform Meeting

On 16 November 2023, SK FSC and SK FSS attended a meeting on short selling reform measures with the private sector, the ruling party, and the government. Participants discussed a direction for improvements to the short selling system, which aims to level the playing field, prevent naked short sales in advance, strengthen detection, punishment of…
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Canada – IIROC, CSA Short Selling Framework

On 16 November 2023, CIRO, CSAs published Bulletin 23-0173 on feedback obtained on short-selling framework; no consensus on proper regulatory regime for short selling. Reiterate short selling plays important role in financial markets; promote transparency, contributes to liquidity, price discovery, market integrity and investor protection.
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Hong Kong – Exchange ETP Short Selling Turnover

On 14 November 2023, HKEX issued circular on ETP short selling turnover. HKEX enhanced dissemination of exchange traded product (ETP) short selling turnover. Background Most short ETP selling activities are conducted for liquidity provision by market maker. The short positions of ETPs are generally closed out within a short period of time. The enhancement will…
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Hong Kong – SFC Short Selling Fraud Charges

On 7 November 2023, HK SFC prosecuted individual for fraudulent scheme. HK SFC said Ms Christine Yeung Tak Sum is facing trial in Eastern Magistrates’ Court for charges related to fraudulent scheme in securities transactions, illegal short selling. This case marks the first prosecution by HK SFC involving a defendant accused of employing a fraudulent…
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Sri Lanka – CSE Adopts Short Selling

The Colombo Stock Exchange (“CSE”) has adopted rules relating to regulated short selling (“RSS”) through stock borrowing and lending rules (“SBL”). Covered short selling of eligible securities in accordance with the RSS rules will be permitted, effective from 6 November 2023. Information on RSS and SBL, including FAQs and applicable rules here on their website.…
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