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UK eases short-selling rules from July in boost for hedge funds

By Sofia Gerace ( April 16, 2026, 14:30 GMT | Insight) -- Short-sellers betting against UK stocks will benefit from simpler rules from July, after the country’s financial regulator confirmed an overhaul of the regime on Thursday. Jon Relleen, director of infrastructure and exchanges at the Financial Conduct Authority, said the changes will give firms clearer rules and cut administrative burdens. “It is smarter regulation in action,” he said.Short-sellers betting against UK stocks will benefit from simpler rules from July, after the country’s financial regulator confirmed an overhaul of the regime on Thursday....

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