On 19 April 2021, UK FCA updated lists of exempted shares, short positions disclosed. Further Information See Short Selling (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018; and FCA 2019/54. Further information on the changes introduced by the onshored SSR is available in FCA Primary Market Bulletins (PMB) 21 and 24 published in February and October 2019.
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Hong Kong – SFC Fines Optimas Capital for Short Selling
On 15 April 2021, HK SFC fined Optimas Capital due to short selling reporting failures. HK SFC has reprimanded Optimas Capital and fined it HKD1.05mn over failures. It did not ensure short position reports (SPRs) for a collective investment scheme (CIS) under its management were accurate and compliant with the requirements. Investigation An SFC investigation…
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S Korea – FSC Short Selling Exceptions
On 15 April 2021, SK FSC chairman Eun Sung-soo met with securities companies and spoke on preparatory measures for partial resumption of stock short-selling on 3 May 2021. SK GVT has been operating a response team to root out illegal and unfair marketing or advising practices in markets, prevent inappropriate activities, improve regulations. Of four…
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Russia – NCP Short Selling Ban for Bonds
On 1 April 2021, RUS NCP changed risk parameters in securities market. RUS NCP announced change in short selling ban in securities market for some bonds. The change applies to over 125 bonds contained in the list issued as of 5 April 2021.
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S Korea – FSC Implements New Short Selling Rules
On 6 April 2021, the FSC's changes to the short selling regime takes effect. FSC announced changes in January 2021. Changes include: tougher sanctions, restrictions on short sellers' participation, record-keeping requirements, and wider powers for KRX to impose short selling bans.
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France – AMF Short Selling Data Update
On 1 April 2021, FR AMF updated on short selling rules and data tables. FR AMF issued summary of EU regulation on short sales (VAD), updated other data. It provides excel file containing the history of short positions born made public since 1 November 2012; the data is updated on the last day of each…
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