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Germany – BaFin Updates Short Selling Reporting FAQs

On 26 January 2022, GE BaFin issued updated notification and publication FAQs. GE BaFin issued an updated set of FAQs relating to the notification and publication requirements on short selling, as well as on certain aspects of credit default swaps. Summary The FAQs all relate to Article 5 et seq. of Reg 236/2012, the Short…
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E.U. – ESMA Clarifies Net Short Selling Reporting

On 26 January 2022, ESMA issued statement on reporting net short positions. ESMA published statement to clarify how to report net short positions (NSPs) between January 28 and 31, 2022, when the short selling reporting threshold changes from 0.2% to 0.1%. Follows EU CMSN September 2021 adopted regulation short selling threshold. Statement Provides background of…
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Hedge Funds Short Selling Green Energy

Sustainable energy stocks have become the target of short selling by hedge funds. According to a report in the Financial Times, with managers betting that the prospect of a rise in the interest rate will mean companies with strong environmental credentials but weak earnings are less attractive to investors.
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U.K. – FCA Short Selling Indicator, UK MiFIR

On 13 January 2022, UK FCA reported on flexibility re short selling indicator. UK FCA announced temporary measures for reporting the short selling indicator in transaction reports while considering changes to the UK transaction reporting regime. Overview Transaction reports submitted to the FCA under UK MiFIR must contain designation to identify a short sale; information…
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E.U. – EC Net Short Selling Notification

On 11 January 2022, EU CMSN issued regulation 2022/27 amending regulation 236/2012. As regards adjustment of threshold for notification of significant net short positions. Amends the current short selling notification threshold and sets it permanently at 0.1 %. Regulation in force on 20th day following publication in Official Journal, 31 January 2022.  
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