2011-04-29 | RG-196

RG 196 Short selling

The regulator issued this guide to provide an overview of the short selling provisions under the Corporations Act 2001 and Corporations Regulations 2001 as they apply to securities and certain financial products. It specifically addresses the prohibition on naked short selling as well as the associated reporting and disclosure obligations. The document is primarily intended for institutional investors and brokers involved in short selling activities.

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