2.17.1
A Trading Member must inform SGX-ST in writing at least 14 days before engaging in, or acquiring or holding any substantial shareholding in, any other business.
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2.17.2
A Chief Executive Officer must inform SGX-ST in writing at least 14 days before engaging in, or acquiring or holding any substantial shareholding in, any other business that might potentially conflict with being a Chief Executive Officer.
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2.17.3
A Chief Executive Officer must ensure that any proposed engagement or shareholding is agreed to by his Trading Member.
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2.17.4
A Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer must ensure that any proposed engagement (and any actions taken under it) or shareholding does not breach the Securities and Futures Act, the Rules or any applicable law or regulation.
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2.17.5
A Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer must supply SGX-ST with any information SGX-ST requires regarding the engagement or acquisition or holding of shareholding.
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2.17.6
SGX-ST may, at its discretion, object to any such engagement or acquisition of shareholding, in which event the Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer must not proceed with the engagement or acquisition of shareholding.
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2.17.7
SGX-ST may, at its discretion, impose conditions and restrictions on any engagement or acquisition of shareholding, including without limitation, a condition requiring that the Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer not proceed with the engagement or acquisition of shareholding before the expiry of such period as SGX-ST may specify.
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2.17.8
If an engagement or shareholding, in SGX-ST's opinion, is detrimental to the financial integrity, reputation or interests of SGX-ST, the Trading Member concerned or organised markets established or operated by SGX-ST, SGX-ST may impose or vary conditions connected with the engagement, or require the Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer to terminate the engagement or divest the shareholding.
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2.17.9
A Trading Member or Chief Executive Officer may, within 14 days after it is notified of SGX-ST's decision under this Rule 2.17, appeal in writing to the SGX RegCo Board whose decision will be final.
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2.17.10
A Trading Member must have in place controls and processes to ensure that its Trading Representatives do not engage in, or acquire or hold any substantial shareholding in, any other business that:
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