On 1 July 2020, FR AMF reported on data strategy and data on short selling. FR AMF updated its data strategy with the public release of data on short selling. Background In December 2020, FR AMF created a new department in charge of data and supervision to make greater use of data to better analyze…
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Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 5 July 2022, Rulefinder identified a temporary short selling ban in issuers in S Korea.
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France – AMF Updates Short Selling Regulations Webpage
On 21 June 2022, FR AMF published an updated version of their webpage, now titled Short Selling Regulations (VAD) setting out details of the provisions and obligations. It confirms that the provisions under the regulations are for a transparency regime for short selling, as well as strengthened location requirements for securities sold short. In addition…
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Sweden – FI Publishes Aggregate Short Positions
On 9 June 2022, SWE FI started publication of aggregate short positions. SWE FI started continuous publication of aggregate short positions above 0.01%. Follows SWE FI December 2021 issued notice on disclosing short positions. Overview New summary in short selling register contains all outstanding short-term positions reported and are in accordance with SSR rules. All…
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E.U. – ESMA Updated Short Selling Admin Measures and Penalties
On 7 June 2022, EU ESMA issued updated list of administrative measures, and penalties applicable to infringements of regulation on short selling and credit default swaps.
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Turkey – New Short Selling Bans Effective
On 6 June 2022, Rulefinder alerted users to new and extended temporary short selling bans in issuers. Effective Date: 7 June 2022
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