EUROPE: ESMA Publishes Updated List of Measures Adopted by Competent Authorities on EU Short Selling

Wednesday May 30 2012

ESMA today published an update regarding the measures taken by EU competent authorities regarding EU short selling.

EU securities regulators are closely monitoring the functioning of the markets and continue considering possible actions which might be taken to contribute to orderly functioning markets. Any such actions will be taken with a view to strengthening confidence in financial markets and protecting investors.

Some EU securities regulators have adopted measures in their respective markets either to limit, or to introduce stringent requirements or further reporting obligations by firms to supervisory authorities on EU short-selling.

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