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Margin Rates Set for MSCI China Free Index Futures Contract

Market Operations
23 Apr 2001

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, has set margin rates for the MSCI China Free Index (CFI) Futures contract, which will be introduced on Monday, 7 May 2001.

The table below shows the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the contract:

Futures Contract

Margin Rates

Initial Margin

Maintenance Margin

MSCI China Free Index Futures Full Rates
Spread Rates
$27,500 per lot
$3,500 / lot / side
$22,000 per lot
$2,800 / lot / side

Note: The above margins may be adjusted prior to 7 May.

The Exchange emphasises that the above are minimum rates and Exchange Participants should set their margin requirements according to their clients individual circumstances.

Updated 23 Apr 2001