Proposals include prohibitions on misleading statements
Critics worry activists can harm stock prices with baseless allegations
Regulators launch consultation on activist short seller phenomenon
Regulators seek whistleblower tips on short selling ahead of new offerings
Stricter short-reporting requirements will extend through the summer
Various European markets scrap short-selling restrictions prompted by Covid-19
Review of academic literature indicates that bans are counter-productive
Five European regulators extend short ban to May 18
CSA and IIROC report no signs of excessive short pressure
Regulator says there's no evidence that shorts are driving markets down