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Chapter 3 — Conduct of Members, Approved Traders and Representatives
3.2Duties Applicable to All Members, Approved Traders & Registered Representatives
3.2.1Members, Approved Traders and Registered Representatives to observe general duties of integrity, fair dealing and careCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
3.2.2Corporate Member to ensure that constitutive documents conform to this RulesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.3Member to immediately report change in Member's circumstances[Unless otherwise specified in this Schedule]
Compoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.3A

r/w Regulatory Notice
Member to comply with such reporting and/or other requirements pertaining to specific Contracts as may be prescribed by the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.4Member to immediately inform the Exchange of the stipulated eventsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.5Member not to carry on business on any market if prohibited by the ExchangeNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
Member to comply with the rules and regulations of other markets on which a Member carries on businessCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.6Member to promptly settle all margin liabilitiesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.7Member not to carry speculative long and short positions for the same Contract MonthCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.2.8Member, Approved Trader and Registered Representative to comply with advertising guidelinesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
3.3Duties of Members Undertaking Agency Trades
3.3.1Member to comply with customer account & Know-Your-Customer RequirementsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.2Member to comply with management approval requirement for opening customer accountsCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.3Member to obtain written acknowledgement of Risk Disclosure Statement for matters set out in Rules 3.3.3(b)(i), (b)(ii) and/or (b)(iii).Not CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000.
Member to obtain written acknowledgement of Risk Disclosure Statement as prescribed under Rule 3.3.3(b)(iv) read with Regulatory Notice 3.3.3.Compoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.4Member to execute orders only upon receipt from a Customer, unless otherwise authorised by the CustomerCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.5Member to provide Internet Trading Customers with adequate information, guidance and training with respect to the stipulated mattersCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.6Member to accept orders only via Registered RepresentativesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.7Member or Registered Representative not to accept orders without executing them. Approved Trader to execute orders in accordance with the applicable rulesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
3.3.8Registered Representative to immediately record an order, amendment or cancellation on an Order Form, or in the manner prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority, as applicable, unless immediately entered by an Approved TraderCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
Member to notify Exchange of changes to requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory AuthorityCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Registered Representative to comply with additional requirements prescribed by the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
3.3.8AMember to have in place processes to prevent unauthorised changes to order infoCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.9Member to comply with the Conduct of Business Regulations or such requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority, as applicable, in respect of statement of accounts and contract notesNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
Member to provide statement of account and contract note at Exchange's requestCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to obtain prior consent or to comply with such requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority, as applicable, for electronic issuance of statement of account or contract noteCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to notify Exchange of changes to requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory AuthorityCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to comply with additional requirements prescribed by the Exchange11Not CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.10Member to meet the stipulated fiduciary obligations to its Customers and to comply with segregation requirements under the SFA and Conduct of Business Regulations or to comply with segregation requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority, as applicableNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
Member to notify Exchange of changes to requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory AuthorityCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to comply with additional requirements prescribed by the Exchange12Not CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.11Member not to trade or accept any Customer's monies or assets after insolvencyNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.12Member to comply with the stipulated requirements in relation to customer marginsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
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3.3.14Member to apply Inter-Exchange Cross Margining, only if the stipulated conditions are metCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.15Member to comply with the requirements for the transfer of error trades to House AccountCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.16Member to enter into a give-up arrangement only if give-up agreement is executed and to comply with the stipulated requirements for unsuccessful give-up tradesCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.17Member to comply with the requirements for reporting of account identityCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.18Member to comply with the requirements for the reporting of open positionsCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.19Member to comply with the requirements and procedures prescribed by the Exchange for Omnibus Accounts[Unless otherwise specified in this Schedule]
Compoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.20Member to comply with limits on Omnibus Accounts imposed by the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.21Member to obtain the required disclosures from the Omnibus Account HolderCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to comply with the orders of the Exchange in the event of an Omnibus Account Holder's failure to discloseNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
Member to ensure that Omnibus Account Holders are aware of this Rule 3.3.21Compoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.22Member to produce audit trail of transactions when requested by the ExchangeNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.23(a)Member to ensure that data and records are made and kept in a way that is easily retrievableCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.23(b)Member to keep data and records for the minimum period prescribed by the relevant law and regulatory requirementsNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.23(c)Member to make data and records available to the Exchange in a timely manner when requestedNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.23A(a)Members, Approved Traders and Registered Representative s to maintain a register of securities in accordance with SFANot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.3.23A(b)Members, Approved Traders and Registered Representative s to produce the register for inspection if requested by the ExchangeNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.3.23A(c)Members, Approved Traders and Registered Representative s to permit the Exchange to take extracts of the registerNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.3.24Member to comply with all information technology and data security requirementsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.25Member to issue unique ID tags & passwordsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.26Member to make and keep as record, computations of financial & capital requirementsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.27Member to submit financial statements or other infomration as required by the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member to comply with the directions of the Exchange thereafterNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.28Member to comply with the requirements relating to auditor certification of its accountsCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.29Member to cause auditor to report the stipulated information to the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.30Member to satisfy the applicable approval or notification requirements in relation to any change of auditorsCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.31General Trading Member not to act as guarantorCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member that holds a licence specified in Rule 2.4.1(b) to satisfy the notification requirements in relation to acting as guarantorCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(a)General Trading Member to satisfy the Other Operational Risk Requirement in respect of opening a Foreign BranchCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(b)General Trading Member to obtain the necessary approval from the Authority and the Exchange in respect of opening a Foreign BranchNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.32(c)General Trading Member to obtain approval from the regulator in the relevant foreign jurisdiction in respect of opening a Foreign Branch and to furnish documentation of such approval to the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(d)General Trading Member to obtain approval from its, or its parent company's primary regulator in respect of opening a Foreign Branch and furnish documentation of such approval to the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(e)General Trading Member to comply with any other requirements imposed by the Exchange on Foreign BranchCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(f)General Trading Member to ensure that activities of the Foreign Branch fall within the Regulated Activitities which the General Trading Member is authorised to conductNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000
3.3.32(g)General Trading Member to submit the required undertaking to the Exchange, in relation to its Foreign BranchCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.32(h)General Trading Member to conduct the necessary internal audit on th Foreign Branch and submit a copy of the internal audit report to the ExchangeCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.3.33Member that holds a licence specified in Rule 2.4.1(b) to comply with such requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority and principles of good business practice in relation to Rule 3.3.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.15 and 3.3.3113Compoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
Member that holds a licence specified in Rule 2.4.1(b) to comply with such requirements prescribed by the Relevant Regulatory Authority and principles of good business practice in relation to Rule 3.3.2 and 3.3.514Compoundable$500$1,000$2,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.4Trading Practices & Conduct Rules of Members, Approved Traders & Registered Representatives
3.4.1Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to manipulate the marketNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.2Member, Approved Trading or Registered Representative not to engage in churningNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.3Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to engage in false trading, bucketing, fraudulent inducement to trade or employment of fraudulent deviceNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.3AMember to have to have in place processes to review orders and trades for suspicious trading behaviourCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.4.4Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative to immediately inform Exchange of prohibited trading practicesNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.5Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to disseminate false or misleading informationNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.6(a)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to permit the use of the Member's facilities or privileges by any other person in the stipulated mannerNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.6(b)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to engage in conduct which impairs dignity of the good name of the Exchange.Not CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(c)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to commit acts substantially detrimental to the interest of ExchangeNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(d)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to refuse to comply with an order of the Exchange or the Disciplinary Committee or Appeals CommitteeNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.6(e)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to refuse to comply with a final arbitration awardNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.6(f)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative to answer Customers' complaints promptly and in appropriate detailCompoundable$500$1,000$2,000$250$500$1,000$250$500$1,000N.A.
3.4.6(g)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to commit fraudulent or dishonest act or any act of bad faithNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$30,000
3.4.6(h)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to act in a dishonourable or uncommercial mannerNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(i)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to make a material misstatement to the Exchange or Disciplinary Committee or Appeals Committee or in any information supplied to ExchangeNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$20,000
3.4.6(j)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to make or cause to be made a false or misleading entry into books, records, etcNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(k)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to omit to make material entry in any books, records, reports, etcNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(l)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to alter or destroy any books, records, reports, etcNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(m)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to use or reveal confidential information obtained by reason of participating in an investigative proceeding or hearingNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(n)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to refuse to appear before the Exchange or the Disciplinary Committee or Appeals Committee at a hearing or in connection with any investigation.Not CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.6(o)Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to refuse to fully answer all questions or produce books and records at any audit, hearing or investigationNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.7Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to disclose ordersNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.8Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to enter bids and offers other than in good faithNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.9Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to engage in the prohibited acts in relation to fictitious transactions without change in ownershipNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.10Member not to execute any trade beyond any limits imposed and to comply with the prescribed requirements relating to overtradingCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3.4.11Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to knowingly take advantage of an errorCompoundable$2,000 – $4,000$4,000 – $7,000$7,000 – $10,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000$1,000 – $3,000$3,000 – $6,000$6,000 – $8,000N.A.
3.4.12Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to be convicted of any offence relating to fraud, any act of bad faith, dishonest, dishonourable or uncommercial conductNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.13Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to engage in front runningNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.14Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative not to knowingly trade against Customers' ordersNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.4.15Members, Approved Traders and Registered Representative s not to participate in any prohibited market conduct or in any insider tradingNot CompoundableNot Compoundable$10,000
3.5Inspection and Audit
3.5.2Member to grant access to and cooperate with the Exchange in respect of inspections and auditsNot CompoundableNot CompoundableN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.$10,000

Added on 16 May 201116 May 2011 and amended on 16 July 201216 July 2012, 15 March 201315 March 2013, 1 April 20141 April 2014, 29 December 201429 December 2014, 25 January 201725 January 2017 and 22 November 2021.