Greece extends short selling ban
26 January 2012 Athens
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Greece is extending a short selling ban until 25 July, according to media reports. The ban came into effect in August and was set to expire 27 January.
"The Capital Market Commission is closely monitoring market developments and relevant decisions in the European Union," the regulator said in a statement according to Dow Jones.
The news wire added that the commission said it may review its stance before the ban's new expiration date in cooperation with securities regulators in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland and Belgium.
"The Capital Market Commission is closely monitoring market developments and relevant decisions in the European Union," the regulator said in a statement according to Dow Jones.
The news wire added that the commission said it may review its stance before the ban's new expiration date in cooperation with securities regulators in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland and Belgium.
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