On September 4, 2017, ISDA and AFME responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) consultation on the evaluation of the Short Selling Regulation. We renewed our call for the market-making exemption to be made available to those making a market in over-the-counter derivatives.
Documents (1) for Joint ISDA/AFME response to the evaluation of the Short Selling Regulation
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