Subject: S7-18-21: WebForm Comments from Nicholas C Clemens
From: Nicholas C Clemens
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Aug. 16, 2022


August 16, 2022

 Investors, both American and Foreign, need transparency in order to trust in US Capital Markets.  That trust has already been eroded and will continue to shrink farther while short-selling and abusive market practices are hidden behind reporting loopholes and exemptions.  Short sale reporting is THE BARE MINIMUM to move forward proactively.  SWAP reporting should be next on the list, or better yet, BAN SHORTSELLING all-together (best case).