Friday July 27 2012

News Source: Global Disclosures

Focus: Short Selling

Type: General

Country: European Union




The Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on EU short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps (EU) No 236/2012 will become applicable from 1 November 2012. ESMA is preparing a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document that would clarify the technical aspects of practical implementation of the Regulation. To facilitate its work and provide useful assistance ESMA is inviting concerned market participants to submit their questions regarding practical implementation of the Regulation.

Please note that ESMA plans to publish the first Q&A document by end September 2012.  This document will be periodically updated following the receipt of new questions.

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