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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Norway – GVT Significant Net Short Selling Regulation
On 29 June 2023, NOR GVT issued rules amending Securities Regulations. NOR GVT issued Reg 1156 amending 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…
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UK – Treasury FSMA 2023 Passed Covers Short Selling
On 29 June 2023, UK Treasury said law provides UK's post-Brexit framework. UK Treasury announced Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 received royal assent. Royal assent secures passage into law of the overhaul of financial services regulation. Follows Treasury July 2022 introduced Financial services and markets bill. Follows UKP March 2023 issued details of Lords…
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