Tag Archives: short selling

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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Sweden – FI Short Selling Law Controls

On 1 April 2021, SWE FI said it will investigate Nordnet Bank short selling. SWE FI reported survey on internal governance and control re short-selling ordinance. On how Nordnet Bank AB ensures customers who carry out short selling, will comply. Follows SWE FI February 2021 reminded market of the rules for short selling. Objective To…
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SKorea – FSC Short Selling Exceptions

On 30 March 2021, SK FSC announced that amendments to the enforcement decree of financial investment services and capital markets act (FSCMA) have been approved. Revision created imposition of penalty surcharges on illegal short sale activities. Short sellers must keep their securities lending agreements for five years, to present to authorities upon request; decree prescribes…
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Saudi Arabia – Tad Amended Short Selling, SBL

On 25 March 2021, SAU Tad amended short sale, securities borrowing rules. Saudi Stock Exchange (SAU Tad) and Securities Depository Center Company (EDAA) issued amended short selling and securities borrowing and lending (SBL) regulations. Also amended the Exchange and Centre Procedures and glossary of exchange rules. Follows February 2020 consultation with draft amendments to the…
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