AMF and BaFin extend short selling measures

22 December 2008

The French AMF maintains its measures on short-selling of financial sector securities. Also, the German BaFin decided to extend the date for prohibiting naked short-selling.

The French AMF maintains its measures on short-selling of financial sector securities. The AMF is also seeking for a permanent regime governing short-selling with a view to harmonising the short-selling regulations that apply in leading financial centres.

 

Also, the German BaFin decided to extend the date for its prohibition of naked short-selling until 31 March 2009.

 

AMF Press release

BAFIN Press release