On 18 July 2023, LIC FMA updated on lowered notification threshold for net positions. EC reviewed short selling reporting threshold appropriateness, amended Reg 236/2012 (SSR). EU Reg 2022/27 permanently changes the threshold for reporting significant net short selling in shares to competent authorities from 0.2% to 0.1%. Art 5(2) Reg 236/2012 replaced: reporting threshold is…
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Rulefinder Alerts to New Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 14 July 2023, Rulefinder identified new temporary short selling bans in S Korea. Short selling ban is in effect for 17 July 2023.
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U.K. – Treasury Further Consultation: Short Selling Reporting
On 11 July 2023, UK Treasury consulted on sovereign debt, default swaps. UK Treasury consultation seeks views on the government’s proposal to delete aspects of the Short Selling Regulation related to sovereign debt and credit default swaps. Follows UK Treasury December 2022 call for evidence on short selling rules. Also follows UK Chancellor July 2023…
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U.K. – GVT Response to Short Selling Call for Evidence
On 11 July 2023, UK Treasury published a document summarizing responses received. On same day UK Chancellor announced launch Mansion House reforms. It sets out the next steps for replacing the SSR with a UK-tailored regulatory regime for short selling, including key changes to short selling disclosure requirements. FCA will be given rule-making powers to…
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11 July 2023 – U.S. FINRA – Fines for Failure to Accurately Report Short Selling
FINRA Fines for Short Selling Reporting Failure
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Liechtenstein – FMA Updates Net Short Selling Regulation
On 29 June 2023, Liechtenstein FMA issued rules amending Securities Regulations. Amends the Securities Regulations 876/2007 on net short selling. Follows EFTA June 2023 confirmed EEA JC decision entered in force. Overview Change impacts Reg 876/2007 S3-9, now on Implementation of Regulation 2022/27. EEA Agreement Annex IX 29f Regulation 2022/27 (on adjustment of relevant threshold…
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