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UK to stop disclosing identity of stock market short sellers, FT reports

  • Short-Selling investors in the UK will remain anonymous under proposed rules by the Financial Conduct Authority , changing from current requirements.
  • The FCA plans to increase the reporting threshold to 0.2% of a company's share capital, up from 0.1%.
  • Simon Walls, FCA executive director, stated these changes support economic growth while ensuring necessary market transparency.
  • The consultation on these proposals is open for seven weeks, concluding on December 16, with new rules expected by the second half of 2026.
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