Short selling restricted across Europe due to coronavirus pandemic
Regulators in the UK, Italy, Spain and France have all restricted short selling activity amid massive equity market declines.
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Cboe shifts options exchange to electronic trading in contingency measure
After closing its open outcry trading floor in Chicago due to coronavirus, Cboe has shifted to electronic trading with quick approval from the SEC.
Deutsche Bank chief confident on new strategy amid coronavirus disruption
Christian Sewing says the restructure at Deutsche Bank puts the business in a good position to deal with the potential spread of coronavirus.
Cboe to suspend open outcry trading floor in Chicago
Similar to CME, Cboe said no cases of coronavirus have been reported on its trading floor.
CME Group to close trading floor to combat coronavirus
While no cases of coronavirus have been reported on the trading floor, CME has said it will shut down at close of business on Friday.
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UK authorities assessing industry’s coronavirus contingency plans
FCA, Bank of England and HM Treasury are investigating how firms will manage a widespread outbreak of coronavirus.