Regulation on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps with regard to definitions and the calculation of net short positions, etc

This regulation provides technical details and definitions for the EU's rules on short selling and credit default swaps. It ensures that financial market participants use consistent methods to calculate and report their net short positions, which helps regulators monitor market stability and prevent excessive speculation.

This affects investment firms, hedge funds, and financial supervisors. It clarifies how to measure financial positions and reporting obligations to ensure transparency in the EU securities markets.