12 August 2022 – US SEC Fines for Naked Short Selling
U.S. SEC fines for Naked Short Selling
Taiwan – TPEX, EXC Amend Short Selling Operating Rules
On 8 September 2022, TAI TPEX, TAI EXC amended the operational measures. TAI TPEX, TAI EXC amended operating rules for securities firms handling margin purchases and short selling of securities to align with revision of the civil code. Also amended the contract for the handling securities margin purchases/ short selling. Follows TAI FSC letter dated […]
Qatar – FMA Short Selling, Stock Lending Rules
On 8 September 2022, QAT FMA issued short selling and securities lending rules. QAT FMA issued covered short selling rules under Board Decision No. 5 of 2022. Also issued securities lending and borrowing rules under Board Decision No. 4 of 2022. Added new financial services activities to increase business of financial services firms. Firms may […]
Finland – FSA Introduces Electronic Portal for Short Selling Reporting
On 2 September 2022, the FSA in Finland issued a press release announcing its plans to introduce an electronic submission requirement for short selling reporting. Required financial institutions should register for portal credentials at their earliest convenience at Suomi.Fi eAuthorizations Portal Several documents along with notarization are required Instructions are available at the FIN-FSA website: […]
Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 6 September 2022, aosphere LLP’s Rulefinder substantial shareholding disclosure solution identified and alerted to temporary short selling bans in two countries. Effective: Short selling bans effective 7 September 2022.
France – AMF Short Selling Anomalies
On 29 August 2022, FR AMF encouraged firms to report anomalies identified in short selling reports. Follows FR AMF November 2021 issued guidance on EU short selling regulation. Overview The EU Short Selling regulation (VAD) provides for notifications to the regulator and to the market of net short positions accumulated above certain set thresholds. So, […]