BSEC warns against speculation on margin rules
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The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved a draft amendment to the Margin Rules 2025 but warned that the proposed regulation is not yet final.
The commission said incomplete, misleading, and unrealistic information about the draft amendment has recently appeared in various media outlets before the public consultation process has begun, creating confusion among investors. It urged all concerned to refrain from publishing speculative or partial information before the regulation is finalized.
The warning came in a press release issued on Thursday, signed by BSEC spokesperson and Executive Director Md. Abul Kalam.
According to the statement, the draft amendment was approved at the commission's 1,020th meeting. However, BSEC emphasized that it remains a draft and is still subject to public consultation and further review.
The proposed amendment aims to address practical challenges encountered in implementing the existing margin rules, simplify the regulatory framework, improve its effectiveness, and make it more practical for market participants.
BSEC said it incorporated feedback and practical experience from investors using margin facilities, stock brokers, merchant banks, market intermediaries, and other stakeholders while preparing the draft. The commission said its objective is to establish an effective, practical, and investor-friendly margin management framework.
The approved draft will soon be published in national daily newspapers and on the commission's website for public consultation. After gathering feedback from stakeholders and the general public, BSEC will review the comments and finalize the amended rules.
The commission again urged all concerned not to publish speculative or incomplete information about the proposed amendment before the public consultation process is completed.
