On 15 July 2021, EC issued draft delegated act on notification threshold. EC launched consultation on delegated act on the threshold adjustment for notification of significant net short positions in shares under the Short Selling Regulation (SSR). Follows ESMA May 2021 proposed permanently lower threshold of 0.1%. Overview SSR creates set of harmonized rules increasing…
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Rulefinder Reports Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 15 July 2021, Rulefinder reported a temporary short selling ban effective 16 July 2021.
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Rulefinder Reports Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 8 July 2021, Rulefinder reported a temporary short selling ban effective 9 July 2021.
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Short Selling Reporting
On 28 June 2021, SWE FI fined Squarepoint SEK 2mn for late short selling reporting. Squarepoint Ops LLC receives a fee for late short registration in 20 different issuers. Its short net positions in shares in 20 different issuers on 138 occasions reached or fell below relevant thresholds for reporting; for which it must pay…
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Rulefinder Reports Short Selling Ban
On 28 June 2021, aosphere LLP's Rulefinder solution reported a temporary short selling ban effective 29 June.
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U.S. – Arca Fine Clearpool Reg SHO
On 4 June 2021, NYSE Arca Clearpool Execution LLC violations consent. Clearpool Execution Services LLC to pay $300k fine ($105k to NYSE Arca), for violating Rule 203(b) Reg SHO, 17 CFR 242.203 doing short sales without borrowing securities. Also without having reasonable belief that could borrow needed securities for delivery. Acceptance and Consent Without admit…
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