Thursday November 20 2014

News Source: Global Exchanges

Focus: Derivative Market Segment

Type: General




Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on 24th November 2014, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company’s normal procedures and standard margining methodology.

Futures Contract

Margin Rate

Initial Margin (HK$)

Maintenance Margin (HK$)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Full Rate

1,620 /lot

1,300 /lot

Spread Rate

486 /spread

390 /spread

HKFE has emphasised that the above are minimum rates and Exchange Participants should set their margin requirements according to their clients’ individual circumstances.

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