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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U.S. – FINRA Short Selling Reporting Dates
On 8 November 2023, FINRA published schedule of short selling reporting dates for 2024
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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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7 November 2023 – Hong Kong SFC Issues Charges for Illegal Short Selling
Hong Kong SFC Issues Charges for Illegal Short Selling
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S Korea – FSC Renews Short Selling Ban
On 5 November 2023 SK FSC, SK FSS banned short selling until end of June 2024. SK FSC Chairman Kim Joo-hyun held a briefing with SK FSS Chairman Lee Bok-hyun, on the complete ban on short selling of all stocks in the domestic stock market. Follows SK FSC, FSS February 2021 further extended short selling…
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