Singapore Exchange proposes margins for traded securities

Reuters India, 30 Jul 2012
(Reuters) - Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) said it is proposing that members will have to deposit margins on equities trades cleared through its system, as part of a drive to strengthen the city-state's financial system.
Under SGX's proposals, margins will be imposed on members of its central depository (CDP) clearing house and will vary depending on the level of risk their portfolio poses to the clearing system in the event of a default. Full story