HSBC, BNP Face Potential Fines In South Korea Over Allegations Of Naked Short Selling
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South Korea's FSC is proposing fines of at least 10 billion won each for HSBC Holdings plc and BNP Paribas SA over allegations of naked short selling. The fines, which are yet to be finalized, would be the first for global banks in South Korea for this offense and could surpass previous records. Naked short selling is banned in South Korea, which has also reinstated a complete ban on short-selling until June 2024.
December 21, 2023 | 7:00 am
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BNP Paribas SA may incur significant fines from South Korea's FSC for alleged naked short selling, potentially affecting the stock's short-term market performance.
Similar to HSBC, BNP Paribas is facing allegations of naked short selling in South Korea, which could result in hefty fines. This negative news could lead to a decline in stock price in the short term as investors may react to potential legal and financial repercussions.
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HSBC Holdings plc faces a potential fine in South Korea for allegations of naked short selling, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock's short-term performance.
The news of potential fines for HSBC due to regulatory issues in South Korea could lead to negative investor sentiment, potentially affecting the stock price negatively in the short term. The size of the fine and the fact that this would be a first for a global bank in South Korea could add to the negative perception.
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IMPORTANCE 70
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