[54048] Extension of the 'short selling' ban on the Istanbul Stock Exchange until May 26
[54048] Extension of the 'short selling' ban on the Istanbul Stock Exchange until May 26
The Turkish Capital Markets Board has decided to extend restrictions on trading on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, including a ban on short selling, until the end of May.
Extension of policy measures on the Turkish Stock Exchange
The Turkish Capital Markets Board (SPK) has officially announced the extension of restrictive measures on the Borsa Istanbul. According to reports, the ban on "short selling" transactions, alongside flexibility in required equity ratios, will remain in effect until the end of the trading day on May 26, 2026.
The Borsa Hisse Haber channel noted that this is an administrative decision aimed at stabilizing the market, while the Borsa Bilgini Gündem channel emphasized that the authority decided to continue the "restrictive measures on short selling and flexibility in equity ratios" until the set target date.
Additional reports from Borsa ve Kripto | Haber • Ekonomi • Finans and Sondakika Haber Gündem confirmed the official announcement, highlighting that the SPK decided to continue these measures as part of the oversight of the Turkish stock market.
The cited sources serve as local financial information channels in Turkey, focusing on ongoing coverage of regulatory decisions and economic news. No contradictory reports or opposing interpretations were raised by these sources regarding this decision, which reflects the official policy of the Turkish regulator.