2025-03-28
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published a draft Conduct Standard mandating the reporting and public disclosure of short sales to close South Africa's existing regulatory gap. This regulatory framework aligns local market practices with international standards, enhancing transparency, deterring abuse, and providing early warnings for systemic risk. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the draft standard, its impact statement, and a consultation template before the regulatory framework is finalized.