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On June 12, 2026, Argentina's National Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional de Valores, CNV) issued General Resolution 1152 (RG N°1152) to normalize the capital markets by relaxing certain restrictions on securities brokers and dealers (Agentes de Bolsa y Casas de Bolsa, ALyC) and securities dealers (Agentes de Negociación, AN). The resolution flexibilizes limitations on foreign currency-denominated securities sales for ALyC and AN proprietary portfolios, both in local and foreign jurisdictions. Previously, these agents faced restrictions when conducting such transactions. The CNV introduced new exceptions to these limitations, clarifying existing provisions while adding new scenarios to support market operations without compromising regulatory compliance. Under the resolution, ALyC and AN can now sell foreign currency-denominated securities for their proprietary portfolios when they maintain local currency positions in repurchase agreements, securities lending, or other capital market financing operations. Additionally, the CNV introduced a new exception permitting ALyC and AN to sell foreign currency-denominated securities to rebalance their foreign currency positions up to 15 percent of their net equity (after deducting minimum regulatory capital requirements), subject to specified daily limits. The resolution supersedes Interpretive Criterion Number 99, which previously contained only an intraday exception for such transactions. Roberto E. Silva, CNV chief executive, said the resolution "clarifies existing exceptions for ALyCs and ANs and adds new scenarios, always within current regulations, without affecting agent operations." The resolution is effective immediately and applies to all ALyC and AN market participants conducting foreign currency-denominated securities transactions.