On 7 May 2025, TSE issued plan with respect to short selling balances. TSE said a new data addition to J-Quants API for individuals will be launched soon. Follows TSE November 2021 said it will restructure organization, build subsidiary. Details of Plan This new data addition will provide additional information on short selling balances reported…
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E.U. – ESMA Updates Q&A on Short Selling Regulation
On 6 May 2025, ESMA released an answer to a recent question on the EU Short Selling Regulation (Regulation (EU) 236/2012), via its online Q&A Tool. The Q: “When calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non-listed shares, should the issued share capital also include non-listed shares?” The Answer: “Yes,…
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E.U. – ESMA Increased EU Data Use Reported Re: Short Selling
On 30 April 2025, ESMA issued new report on ensuring better data quality. ESMA published the fifth edition Report on the Quality and Use of Data, revealing how regulatory data collected had been used by EU authorities, providing insight on actions. Follows ESMA May 2024 issued report on regulatory data quality. Report Overview The document…
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U.S. – AIMA Letter to SEC Chair Includes Short Selling Reporting Reform
On 23 April 2025, AIMA issued new letter to new SEC chairman on priorities including short selling reporting reform. AIMA has written directly to SEC Chair Paul Atkins to congratulate him on confirmation as new Chair and to outline a series of targeted recommendations aimed at fostering efficient, well-functioning capital markets while promoting responsible innovation.…
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Taiwan – FSC Extends Short Selling Measures
On 19 April 2025, TAI FSC announced short selling measures will continue to be enforced. Given the ongoing uncertainty in global trade negotiations and geopolitical risks, TAI FSC will maintain these measures to uphold market stability and protect investors. In April 2025, TAI BAC issued measures to help firms affected by US tariffs: Announced measures:…
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U.K. – FCA Exempted Shares List Re: Short Selling
On 15 April 2025, UK FCA updated guidance on notification and disclosure of net short positions to note Short Selling Regulations 2025 (StIn 2025/29) issued January 2025. Set out high level requirements for new UK short selling regime and give FCA powers to set out more detailed rules to complete, implement the new regime. FCA…
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