Memo: Public consultation on Short Selling and Credit Default Swaps-Frequently asked questions

The purpose of the consultation document published on the 14 June 2010 is to consult market participants, regulators and other stakeholders on the options being considered by the European Commission for a forthcoming legislative proposal dealing with potential risks arising from short selling and Credit Default Swaps.

EurActiv, 15.6.10: EU mulls restrictions on short-selling http://www.euractiv.com/en/financial-services/EU-mulls-restrictions-short-selling-news-495211

ESO: Background information: Berlin poised to extend short selling ban http://www.europeansources.info/record/berlin-poised-to-extend-short-selling-ban/

ESO: Background information: Europe plans ban on naked short selling http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-plans-ban-on-naked-short-selling/

ESO: Background information: Commission to back curbs on credit default swaps http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-to-back-curbs-on-credit-default-swaps/

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