SEBI Requires Trading Members to Collect Full Margins Upfront Before Settlement Day to Improve Market Risk Management

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....SEBI mandates Trading Members/Clearing Members to collect margins from clients by settlement day in the cash market segment, aligning with the T+1 settlement cycle. The modification requires upfront VaR and ELM margins to be collected in advance, while other margins must be collected by settlement day. Failure to collect margins by settlement day will result in penalty. This regulatory change aims to enhance risk management framework and ensure timely margin collection, with implementation effective immediately upon circular issuance.....