U.K. – FCA Publishes Updated Short Selling List
On 21 March 2022, UK FCA issued an updated list of short selling disclosures.
Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 21 March 2022, Rulefinder alerted subscribers to a temporary short selling ban in S Korea. Ban is effective 22 March.
U.K. – FCA Short Selling Position Reporting
On 16 March 2022, UK FCA issued an updated list of short positions disclosed to them. Background: UK entered transition period on 31 January 2020, which ends at 11pm on 31 December 2020. During the transition period, the EU short selling regulation (regulation (236/2012) (SSR) continues to apply in UK, including the market making exemption. […]
U.S – SEC Short Selling Disclosure Reporting
On 16 March 2022, the SEC issued proposal in federal register, comments by 26 April 2022. Background: On 25 February 2022, the SEC proposed to enhance short selling disclosure reporting. Proposed Rule 13f-2 and Proposed Form SHO Rule 13f-2 designed to provide greater transparency via publication of short selling data. By requiring manager to […]
India – FIA Short Selling Gvt Securities
On 4 March 2022, IND FIA updated on eligible liquid securities for March 2022. Background: As per RBI guidelines, banks/PDs can short sell eligible IND GVT securities up to the regulatory limit, which is 2% of the outstanding stock or INR 500 Cr for liquid. Or 1% of the outstanding stock or INR250 Cr whichever […]
E.U. – ESMA 2020 Short Selling Ban Impact
On 1 March 2022 ESMA issued a market impact analysis on short selling bans. ESMA issued a market impact assessment of the 2020 short selling bans in the EU. Follows ESMA May 2020 noted non-renewal of national short-sale bans. Market Impact The severe market stress of March 2020 pushed six European authorities to impose short […]