Banks Act, 1990 (Act No. 94 of 1990)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Banks' Financial Instrument Trading

Chapter 2 : General

4. Netting

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(1)In the calculation of the net position, positions in derivative instruments shall be treated as positions in the underlying or notional securities.

 

(2)A bank's investment in its own stock shall be disregarded in the calculation of specific risk.

 

(3)Netting shall not be allowed between a convertible instrument and an offsetting position in the instrument underlying it, unless the likelihood that a particular convertible instrument may be converted is taken into account or a Capital provision exists to cover any loss that may arise on conversion of the instrument.