2023-03-31

FSCA Communication 10 of 2023 (FM) – Short Sale Reporting and Disclosure Requirements

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority published a draft Conduct Standard establishing mandatory reporting and disclosure requirements for short sales on licensed South African trading platforms. The proposed framework introduces both transactional and positional reporting mechanisms to enhance market transparency, deter abuse, and align domestic regulations with international best practices. Market participants are invited to submit comments using the provided template by 17 May 2023.

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