OTCX is the Broker involved in the Shorting in this example
<<<<<<< Is this new rule applicable to only OTCX stocks, and not applicable to OTCQB and OTC Pink stocks? >>>>>>>>>>>
The company being Shorted is VMHG which is a OTC Pink Market stock.
Broker-Dealer Directory
MARKET PARTICIPANT NAME/ MPID/ LOCATION
OTC Link ECN..........................OTCX.......NY, NY
Yes, this new Shorting Rule applies to all OTC Markets; OTCQX, OTCQB, Pink Markets.
Could have positive implications for BIEL. Requires Daily Supplemental Liquidity Deposits if individual Brokers have excessive Shorting. Previously the Deposit amount was estimated once a month. Starting 3/19 if a Broker exceeds his Liquidity Deposits he gets a call and has 1 hour to increase his Deposit.