EU toughens short-selling rules as markets hit by coronavirus

Temporary measures will force investors to give more detail about short-selling positions

The European Union’s market watchdog is ramping up surveillance of hedge funds and other short sellers that may be taking advantage of the market rout caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

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