While there has been significant volatility in market prices over the past weeks as a result of the impacts of coronavirus (Covid-19) and this may continue for a period, markets have continued to operate in an orderly fashion in the UK. Some European countries have introduced short selling bans, and, in line with our standard practice, we have followed those bans, where requested, in respect of shares for which relevant European National Competent Authorities (NCAs) are responsible. The FCA has not introduced such a ban. Most European NCAs have not introduced such bans. Nor has the United States or any other major ... (full story)