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
Italy enacts a three-month ban, while Spain adopts a one-month prohibition
Enhanced monitoring of short positions a precaution amid volatile markets
Regulators aim to calm markets by curbing downward pressure
The new private pool is constructed using three alternative strategies
Regulations don't meet global standards adopted in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Two new funds are designed to offer higher-risk investment strategies
Firm fined US$2 million