U.S. – Arca Fine Clearpool Reg SHO

U.S. – Arca Fine Clearpool Reg SHO

On 4 June 2021, NYSE Arca Clearpool Execution LLC violations consent.

  • Clearpool Execution Services LLC to pay $300k fine ($105k to NYSE Arca), for violating Rule 203(b) Reg SHO, 17 CFR 242.203 doing short sales without borrowing securities.
  • Also without having reasonable belief that could borrow needed securities for delivery.

Acceptance and Consent

  • Without admit or deny consented that violated Reg. SHO by potentially "naked" short selling starting in April 2015 through May 2017 incorrectly believing it was acceptable.
  • Other violations of rules for short sales for own account violated rule for whole period.