The following requirements apply:
(a) a Member must assess its business and operational risks and maintain adequate business continuity arrangements.
(b) a Member must document its business continuity arrangements in a business continuity plan.
(c) a Member's senior management shall be responsible for the Member's business continuity plan. Sufficient awareness of the risks, mitigating measures and state of readiness must be demonstrated by way of an attestation to the Member's Board of Directors. A General Trading Member that holds a licence specified in Rule 2.4.1(b) shall comply with such requirements established by the Relevant Regulatory Authority, if any, and principles of good business practice in relation to this subparagraph.
(d) a Member must review and test its business continuity plan regularly.
(e) a Member must appoint emergency contact persons, and furnish the contact information of such persons to the Exchange. The Member's emergency contact persons must be contactable at all times, and must immediately notify the Exchange in the event of emergencies.
Added on 22 January 200922 January 2009 and amended on 1 April 20141 April 2014.