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

Regulations

Regulations relating to Banks' Financial Instrument Trading

Chapter 2 : General

4. Netting

 

(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.