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Directive regarding margin facility
TREC holders of the stock exchanges may extend maximum limits of credit facilities to approved clients based on the DSE X Index levels until further order. The maximum margin loan limit is set at a 1:1 basis for indices below 4,000, 1:0.75 for 4,001 to 5,000, 1:0.50 for 5,001 to 6,000, and 1:0.25 for indices of 6,001 and above. This directive has effect from October 01, 2020.
BANGLADESH SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Securities Commission Bhaban E-6/C Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Administrative Area, Dhaka1207, Bangladesh
No. BSEC/Surveillance/2020-975/128
21 September, 2020
Directive
Further to the Directive No. SEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/135 dated September 30, 2012 issued by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, the TREC holders of the stock exchanges may now extend maximum limit of credit facilities to their approved clients in the following manner under the Margin Rules, 1999, until further order:
| Sl No. | DSE X Index | Maximum margin loan limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Below 4,000 | 1:1 Basis i.e., equal of clients margin/deposit |
| 2 | 4,001 to 5,000 | 1:0.75 Basis i.e., 75% of clients margin/deposit |
| 3 | 5,001 to 6,000 | 1:0.50 Basis i.e., 50% of clients margin/deposit |
| 4 | 6,001 and above | 1:0.25 Basis i.e., 25% of clients margin/deposit |
This shall have effect from October 01, 2020.
By order of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
(Signature)
Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam
Chairman
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