On 21 December 2020, SK FSC issued measures on market makers, short sell. SK FSC introduced measures to improve market maker rules and strengthen detection of illegal stock short-selling activities, to boosting accountability in the market. Follows 10 December 2020 national assembly passage of bill on illegal short-selling. Market Makers Recently, there have been concerns…

On 17 December 2020, EFTASA renewed decision for disclosure of net short positions 0.1% and over; with ESMA decision extends validity of previous measures. Both of the new decisions will apply from 19 December 2020, for a period of three months.  

On 17 December  2020, EU ESMA renewed decision requiring net short position holders to report positions of 0.1% and over This will apply from 19 December  2020, for a period of three months.  

On 16 December 2020, MLY SCM, BML announced uplifting of the temporary suspension of regulated short selling (RSS), and reviewed other market management measures. Suspension of RSS, scheduled to expire on 31 December 2020, will be uplifted on 1 January 2021. Will have enhanced control measures; daily gross short position limit for approved securities temporarily…

On 10 December 2020, SK FSC updated on passage of bill re illegal short-selling. SK FSC stated that the bill to regulate illegal short-selling was passed at the Dec. 9 plenary session of the national assembly, and now required cabinet approval. The bill covers the imposition of penalty charges and imprisonment of at least 1…

On 8 December 2020, FR AMF updated guidance page on the EU regulation on short selling. Including updated excel file containing the history of net short positions made public.