Regulatory Alerts2018-02-20
Proposed Short Selling and Giving Securities on Loan Regulation
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued a consultation letter proposing new regulations for short selling and securities lending to enhance capital market efficiency, price discovery, and liquidity. The draft framework standardizes operational procedures for executing short sales and lending transactions, thereby facilitating diverse market activities while mitigating associated risks. All CBB licensees, listed companies, and regulatory bodies must submit their written feedback electronically to the Capital Markets Supervision Directorate by 20 February 2018.
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