The Derivatives Act The Derivatives Act B.E. 2546 SECTION 18. In order to protect customers, maintain stability of the financial system or control the risks arising from derivatives, the SEC shall
with short position) are required to make an initial margin deposit with their futures agent to secure their performance under futures contracts. Since the amount of initial margin is small compared to
Section 91 Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 Section 91. Where it is necessary to maintain the economic and financial stability of the country, or to protect the public interest, the Minister
issues which many arise from the enforcement of this Act. SECTION 10. In cases where it is necessary to maintain economic stability or protect the public interest or investors, the SEC shall have the power
secure or satisfy the obligations incurred incidental to or resulted from derivatives transaction for the account of a customer, it shall, in compliance with the rules specified in the notification of the
liquidity for derivatives trading in derivatives exchange; (4) “ initial margin ” means the minimum amount of assets which a client shall deposit to secure the performance of derivatives when entering a
derivatives broker. “Derivative exchange” means any derivative exchange licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. “Initial margin” means the minimum amount of asset a customer must deposit to secure
customer to secure the performance of derivatives contract when a derivative position is initiated; (4) “ maintenance margin ” means the minimum amount of assets to be maintained by a customer as long as the
financial stability with capability and readiness to provide service and comply with rules prescribed by the SEC or of the Office and guidelines specified by derivatives broker. Such guideline shall at least
service providers, such service providers shall have financial stability with capability and readiness to provide service and comply with rules specified by the SEC or the Office and code of conduct