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The FCA and Individual Accountability | FundApps

The FCA and Individual Accountability | FundApps

Slowly but surely clarifying and reinforcing expectations, discover what failing to comply with regulations set out by the FCA will mean for you in our blog.

White Paper: A Guide to MiFID II Position Limits | FundApps

White Paper: A Guide to MiFID II Position Limits | FundApps

Our guide details what the rules mean for those trading commodity derivatives, and explains what firms need to avoid sanctions & penalties for non-compliance.

Sourcing Position Limits Calendar Information | FundApps

Sourcing Position Limits Calendar Information | FundApps

Exchange calendar information is necessary for calculating spot month position limits & meeting compliance. Read more on sourcing position limits information.

How are CFTC Position Limits calculated?

How are CFTC Position Limits calculated?

In the US, the CFTC makes provisions for the exchanges to set the specific position limits that can be accumulated by the market participant on their exchange.

Hong Kong Short Position reporting & dizzying denominators

Hong Kong Short Position reporting & dizzying denominators

Short position reporting in Hong Kong is particularly complex, as the SFC requires that the calculation utilises official data directly from the HKEX.

German Regulator BaFin Increases Maximum Fine Guidelines

German Regulator BaFin Increases Maximum Fine Guidelines

The new rules, introduce the possibility of revenue based or profit-based calculation of the relevant fines, including a maximum fine of 5% of annual turnover.

New Iceland Short Selling Rules | FundApps

New Iceland Short Selling Rules | FundApps

Iceland has confirmed its decision to incorporate the regulation into national law through a financial circular. Learn more about Iceland's short selling rules.

Overheated Short Selling In South Korea | Fund Apps

Overheated Short Selling In South Korea | Fund Apps

After March 2017, stocks with a sudden and abnormal increase of short selling over a trading day will be designated as “overheated short-selling stocks”.

The Challenges of Position Limit Monitoring

The Challenges of Position Limit Monitoring

FundApps' Position Limits service notifies users of approaching limits and makes it straightforward to share information with traders and compliance teams.