Rule · BSEC · 14 Jan 2021
Merchant bankers and portfolio managers are authorized to charge a spread of up to 3% on the cost of funds for margin loans, with an absolute annual interest rate cap of 12%. This order applies to all margin loans provided by these entities and becomes effective on February 1, 2021, remaining in force until further notice.
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
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No.-BSEC/CMARRCDI/2021-388/01 Date: 14 January 2021
Order
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, under the provisions of Instruction No. 14 of the Schedule mentioned in the Securities and Exchange (Merchant Banker and Portfolio Manager) Rules, 1996, pursuant to Rule 36 of the said Rules, hereby issues instructions for the compliance of Instruction No. 6(3) of the said Schedule, which shall remain in force until further notice:
In collecting interest or profit from customers on margin loans provided by merchant bankers (portfolio managers), a spread of up to 3% (three percent) over the cost of funds may be charged.
The annual rate of interest or profit on margin loans (including service charges, if any) shall not in any case exceed 12% (twelve percent).
This order shall come into effect from 01 February 2021.
By order of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission,
(Signature)
14.01.2021
Md. Anwarul Islam
Executive Director
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“hereby issues instructions for the compliance of Instruction No. 6(3) of the said Schedule”
“under the provisions of Instruction No. 14 of the Schedule mentioned in the Securities and Exchange (Merchant Banker and Portfolio Manager) Rules, 1996”
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