Regulators' effort to prevent a downward spiral in stocks had mixed effects, ESMA finds
A broker failed to mark trades as short based on bad information from the adviser
Drawing a line between legitimate and abusive discourse isn’t easy
Proposals include prohibitions on misleading statements
Critics worry activists can harm stock prices with baseless allegations
Regulators launch consultation on activist short seller phenomenon
Regulators seek whistleblower tips on short selling ahead of new offerings
Stricter short-reporting requirements will extend through the summer
Various European markets scrap short-selling restrictions prompted by Covid-19
Review of academic literature indicates that bans are counter-productive
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