On 31 July 2020, EU ESMA issued updated list of market makers and authorized primary dealers using the exemption in the regulation on short selling and CDS.
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Spain – CNMV Short Selling Ban during Covid
On 23 July 2020, ESP CNMV reported on effect of ban on Spanish markets. Analysis of effect of restrictions on short selling on Spanish stocks March and May 2020. Comparative analysis of evolution of shares part of Ibex 35 and German Dax 30. Considers various variables (in Germany no short selling ban was applied due…
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AIMA Short Selling and Responsibility
On 22 July 2020, AIMA analysed short selling responsible investment. AIMA report discussed whether short selling is compatible with responsible investment. Uses the example of environmental risk to demonstrate the link between the concepts. Presents simplified, theoretical discussion of how environmental risks could be hedged. Uses carbon footprinting, to show how short sales could be…
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Temporary Short Selling Ban in Effect Today
Rulefinder reports temporary short selling ban in effect 21 July 2020.
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Turkey – Borsa Bans 6 Firms from Short Selling in Shares
On 6 July 2020, TUR EXC banned six firms from short selling shares. Banned six financial institutions from short selling shares listed on the exchange after they failed to inform authorities about short selling transactions last week.
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Finland – FSA Net Short Position Reporting
On 3 July 2020 FINFSA issued details on reporting of net short positions. FINFSA issued information regarding online services for reporting of short positions. Follows, EU ESMA June 2020 renewed decision requiring holders of net short positions, traded on EU market, to notify NCA if position reaches or exceeds 0.1%. Requirements Obligation to report short…
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