On 6 December 2022, AST GVT registered ASIC Corporations (Short selling) Amendment Instrument 2022/968, to amend 2018/745 detailed above, as from 7 December 2022. Extends hedging relief to permit naked short selling by a market maker of an interest in specified ETFs (approved ETFs) for the purpose of hedging risks arising from market making activities […]

On 1 December 2022, SK FSC strengthened the prevention of unfair transactions. SK FSC issued plans to disclose identity of entities committing unfair trading practices. For those who violate capital market regulations such as restoration of short selling and prohibition of market disturbances, fines and penalties will be imposed. Disclosure Initiative If an investigation led […]

On 1 December 2022, ISR TASE published approval by the authorities to amend TASE rules. Key Changes Delete the definitions lender member and borrowing member, correct the definitions sale missing, lender and borrower, and add a definition to missing balance. Amend definition of short selling so a customer who borrowed a security from a member […]

On 29 November 2022, SK FSS issued final rules approved on 28 November, effective 30 November 2022. Background: On 4 November 2022, SK FSS proposed rules on registration, short selling reports. SK FSS proposed Detailed regulations of the regulations on financial investment business, to ease burden on foreign investment business submitting documents. Revise registration form; […]

On 29 November 2022, Rulefinder identified new temporary short selling bans in two countries. Effective: New temporary short selling bans are effective 30 November 2022.