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30 April 2013

ESMA Opinion on the emergency measure by the Greek HCMC under the Short Selling Regulation


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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its Opinion on the emergency measure by the Greek Hellenic Capital Markets Commission under the Short Selling Regulation.


ESMA is adopting the following opinion on the notified measure, on the basis of Article 27(2) of Regulation 236/2012 on Short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps:

On the adverse events or developments

ESMA considers that there are adverse developments relating to the banking sector which constitute a serious threat to financial stability and to market confidence in Greece.

On the appropriateness and proportionality of the measure

ESMA considers that the measure which is targeted at credit institutions admitted to trading on the Athens Stock Exchange remains appropriate and proportionate to address the above mentioned threats that persist in Greece.

On the duration of the measure

ESMA considers that the duration of the measure is justified and appreciates the HCMC’s statement in its notification of intent whereby the measure may be lifted during the period of enforcement of the measure, if appropriate.

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