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The measure is expected to enter into force on 6 October 2016 and will remain in place until 5 January 2017. It temporarily prohibits transactions in any shares, either directly or through related instruments and irrespectively of the venue or market in which the transactions leading to those positions are conducted. The measure does not apply to trading in index-related instruments.
The short selling measure applies to any natural or legal person, irrespective of their country of residence, and does not exempt market making activities.
ESMA considers that the current circumstances related to BMPS constitute adverse events or developments which constitute a serious threat to market confidence in Italy and that the proposed measure is appropriate and proportionate to address the threat to Italian financial markets.