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U.K. – FCA Short Selling Ban

On 13 March 2020, UK FCA issued temporary prohibition of short selling. UK FCA notified temporary prohibition of short selling of specific financial instruments. Overview Temporary ban of short selling affected several instruments (included in list published) as per arts 23(1) and 26(4) of reg 236/2012, followed decision made by an EU NCA. Effectiveness Measure…
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South Korea – FSC Tightens Short-Selling Rules

On 10 March 2020, SK FSC announced government regulations on short-selling. SK GVT to tighten regulations on stock short-selling for 3 months beginning 10 March in response to recent market volatility; lower bar for overheated short-selling stocks. Changes In KOSPI market, an issue will be designated overheated short-selling stock if price falling rate is 5%…
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Indonesia – EXC Short Selling Ban

On 2 March 2020, IDN EXC updated efforts to maintain market continuity. Coordinated with FSA and Government to formulate initiatives and incentives in order to anticipate impact of the coronavirus on activities in the Indonesian Capital Market. Initiatives in order to maintain market continuity, in order to remain conducive and to maintain regular, fair and…
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