LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator said on Thursday it had finalised a clearer and simpler short selling regulatory regime aimed at reducing reporting burdens for firms, while
UK Financial Regulator Unveils Clearer, Simpler Short Selling Oversight Regime
Overview of the New Short Selling Regulatory Regime
Regulator's Announcement
LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator said on Thursday it had finalised a clearer and simpler short selling regulatory regime aimed at reducing reporting burdens for firms, while maintaining oversight.
Key Changes in Reporting Requirements
Aggregated Data Publication
Under the new rules, the Financial Conduct Authority will publish aggregated data showing the overall size of net short positions in each company rather than identifying individual short sellers, the statement said.
Definition of Short Position
What is a Short Position?
A short position is where an investor bets that a company's stock price will decline.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Muvija M, editing by William James)
