On 22 February 2022, Rulefinder alerted subscribers to new short selling bans in issuers in S Korea effective 23 February 2022.
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U.S. DOJ Investigates Coordination within Short Selling
On 16 February it was reported by the WSJ that the U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether short sellers have been sharing negative research reports in order to drive down stock prices. Background DOJ investigation led in part by the US Attorney's Office in Los Angeles Seized hardware, communications, and trading records of some firms…
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Norway – Europalov Short Selling Regulation
On 10 February 2022, Europalov updated short selling notification rules. Europalov updated on reg 2022/27 amending reg 236/2012 as regards the adjustment of the relevant threshold for notification of significant short net positions in shares. It announced EEA/EFTA countries' draft EEA decision was sent to EU on 9 February 2022. Follows EC January 2022 issued…
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India – FIA Short Selling Gvt Securities
On 4 February 2022, IND FIA issued eligible liquid securities for the month of February 2022. Background: IND FIA updated on the eligible securities for the short selling of the Government of India liquid securities applicable for the month of September 2021. As per RBI guidelines, banks/PDs can short sell eligible IND GVT securities up…
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1 December 2021: Norway FSA Fines CPPIB for Late Short Selling Report
Norway FSA Fines CPPIB for Late Short Selling Report
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Luxembourg – CSSF Short Selling Notifications
On 4 February 2022, LUX CSSF issued amendment to the short selling notification threshold. LUX CSSF published circular 22/798, dated 1 February 2022, amending circular 12/548. Follows EU CMSN September 2021 adopted regulation re net short threshold. Also follows ESMA January 2022 issued statement on net short positions. Summary The amendment reflects the changes made…
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