Rule · BSEC · 15 Mar 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission sets the maximum margin loan ratio at 1:1.5, effective March 18, 2010, until further notice. Merchant bankers and portfolio managers are required to distribute margin loans based on this ratio while ensuring compliance with Directive No. 7 for determining the market value of portfolios or securities. This order applies to all merchant bankers.
No. SEC/CMARRC/2001-43/30 Date: March 15, 2010
Order
In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 36 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Merchant Bankers and Portfolio Managers) Rules, 1996, the maximum limit for margin loans specified in Directive No. 6(1) of the Schedule is hereby re-determined as 1:1.5 (one to one point five). Based on this, Merchant Bankers (Portfolio Managers) may distribute available margin loans to their clients and customers from March 18, 2010, until further directives are issued.
It is noted that in determining the market value of portfolios/securities for this purpose, compliance with Directive No. 7 must be ensured.
For Securities and Exchange Commission
Md. Ziaul Haque Khondakar
Chairman
Distribution:
All Merchant Bankers
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