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Which of the following best describes the function of the Compensation Funds established by the JSE?
Which of the following best describes the function of the Compensation Funds established by the JSE?
What requirement must an applicant satisfy in order to become a trading member of the JSE?
What requirement must an applicant satisfy in order to become a trading member of the JSE?
How does the JSE manage the income of the Compensation Funds?
How does the JSE manage the income of the Compensation Funds?
Which aspect of trading does the JSE explicitly include in its settlement system procedures?
Which aspect of trading does the JSE explicitly include in its settlement system procedures?
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What can a trading member do in relation to the levy imposed by the JSE for transactions?
What can a trading member do in relation to the levy imposed by the JSE for transactions?
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Under what conditions can claims be made against the Compensation Funds?
Under what conditions can claims be made against the Compensation Funds?
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What is a key responsibility of the trustees of the Compensation Funds?
What is a key responsibility of the trustees of the Compensation Funds?
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Which criteria must an officer meet to be considered for management of a trading member?
Which criteria must an officer meet to be considered for management of a trading member?
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What can lead to disqualification from being an officer of a trading member?
What can lead to disqualification from being an officer of a trading member?
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What does the JSE require from officers regarding past legal issues?
What does the JSE require from officers regarding past legal issues?
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Which circumstance does NOT affect an officer's eligibility according to the requirements?
Which circumstance does NOT affect an officer's eligibility according to the requirements?
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What is required for a waiver by the JSE concerning officer criteria?
What is required for a waiver by the JSE concerning officer criteria?
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What is the primary purpose of the JSE Interest Rate and Currency Derivatives Rules and Directives?
What is the primary purpose of the JSE Interest Rate and Currency Derivatives Rules and Directives?
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Which entities are bound by the JSE IRC Rules and Directives?
Which entities are bound by the JSE IRC Rules and Directives?
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What role does a clearing house serve in the context of JSE IRC transactions?
What role does a clearing house serve in the context of JSE IRC transactions?
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After the integration of Yield-X and BESA, what document serves as the foundation for the new rules?
After the integration of Yield-X and BESA, what document serves as the foundation for the new rules?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement specified in the JSE IRC Rules?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement specified in the JSE IRC Rules?
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What does the term 'capital adequacy' refer to in the context of trading members?
What does the term 'capital adequacy' refer to in the context of trading members?
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How does the JSE ensure that the business is conducted with orderly professionalism?
How does the JSE ensure that the business is conducted with orderly professionalism?
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What must every transaction in IRC securities be conducted under?
What must every transaction in IRC securities be conducted under?
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What is the expected outcome of the integration of the Yield-X and BESA rules?
What is the expected outcome of the integration of the Yield-X and BESA rules?
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Which of the following best defines market conduct standards in the JSE context?
Which of the following best defines market conduct standards in the JSE context?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for disqualification of an officer in a trading member context?
Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for disqualification of an officer in a trading member context?
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What criterion must be met for an officer of a trading member to fulfill legal capacity requirements?
What criterion must be met for an officer of a trading member to fulfill legal capacity requirements?
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Which action could result in an individual being declared ineligible as a trading member officer due to market conduct violations?
Which action could result in an individual being declared ineligible as a trading member officer due to market conduct violations?
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Which statement best reflects the JSE's stance on waivers for officers regarding their compliance to criteria?
Which statement best reflects the JSE's stance on waivers for officers regarding their compliance to criteria?
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In the context of financial compliance regulations, which statement is true regarding past activity that could affect an officer's eligibility?
In the context of financial compliance regulations, which statement is true regarding past activity that could affect an officer's eligibility?
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What is the primary obligation of trading members in relation to client funds?
What is the primary obligation of trading members in relation to client funds?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for trading members regarding their internal procedures?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for trading members regarding their internal procedures?
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What specific roles must be registered with the JSE by trading members?
What specific roles must be registered with the JSE by trading members?
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What is required of trading members intending to transact in bonds on the JSE trading system?
What is required of trading members intending to transact in bonds on the JSE trading system?
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Which requirement is essential for trading members to effectively manage funds?
Which requirement is essential for trading members to effectively manage funds?
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How should a trading member respond if they fail to maintain the procedures required for regulated services?
How should a trading member respond if they fail to maintain the procedures required for regulated services?
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What must a trading member do when transacting for clients?
What must a trading member do when transacting for clients?
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What is the maximum time allowed for a trading member to submit their monthly capital adequacy return?
What is the maximum time allowed for a trading member to submit their monthly capital adequacy return?
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Which type of trading member is exempt from submitting the monthly capital adequacy return under the specified rules?
Which type of trading member is exempt from submitting the monthly capital adequacy return under the specified rules?
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What is a consideration for the Director: Market Regulation when assessing a trading member's exemption application?
What is a consideration for the Director: Market Regulation when assessing a trading member's exemption application?
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If a trading member is granted an exemption regarding the capital adequacy return, what may they still be required to submit?
If a trading member is granted an exemption regarding the capital adequacy return, what may they still be required to submit?
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What action must a trading member take upon realizing they have not met the capital adequacy requirements?
What action must a trading member take upon realizing they have not met the capital adequacy requirements?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for exemption from submitting capital adequacy returns?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for exemption from submitting capital adequacy returns?
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If a trading member does not submit the capital adequacy return on time, what potential consequence do they face?
If a trading member does not submit the capital adequacy return on time, what potential consequence do they face?
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What must a trading member do to remain compliant if they are exempt from submitting capital adequacy returns?
What must a trading member do to remain compliant if they are exempt from submitting capital adequacy returns?
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Under what circumstances can a trading member apply for exemption based on their activities with another exchange?
Under what circumstances can a trading member apply for exemption based on their activities with another exchange?
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What is a mandatory action for trading members in relation to market abuse violations?
What is a mandatory action for trading members in relation to market abuse violations?
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What specific responsibilities must trading members undertake to manage their clients' funds effectively?
What specific responsibilities must trading members undertake to manage their clients' funds effectively?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a trading member regarding compliance with financial regulations?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a trading member regarding compliance with financial regulations?
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What role does the compliance officer serve for a trading member in relation to market conduct violations?
What role does the compliance officer serve for a trading member in relation to market conduct violations?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the requirement for trading members regarding the registration of officers?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the requirement for trading members regarding the registration of officers?
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In the context of client transactions, what is an obligation of trading members?
In the context of client transactions, what is an obligation of trading members?
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What must trading members do if they intend to enter into transactions that will be cleared by JSE Clear?
What must trading members do if they intend to enter into transactions that will be cleared by JSE Clear?
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Which circumstance could lead to disqualification for a trading member's officer according to financial compliance regulations?
Which circumstance could lead to disqualification for a trading member's officer according to financial compliance regulations?
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What is the maximum number of business days a trading member has to submit their monthly capital adequacy return?
What is the maximum number of business days a trading member has to submit their monthly capital adequacy return?
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Which type of trading member is allowed an exemption from submitting the monthly capital adequacy return?
Which type of trading member is allowed an exemption from submitting the monthly capital adequacy return?
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Which of the following factors must be considered by the Director: Market Regulation when assessing a trading member's exemption application?
Which of the following factors must be considered by the Director: Market Regulation when assessing a trading member's exemption application?
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If a trading member fails to meet the relevant capital adequacy requirements, what action must they take?
If a trading member fails to meet the relevant capital adequacy requirements, what action must they take?
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What must a trading member that is exempt from submitting capital adequacy returns still do?
What must a trading member that is exempt from submitting capital adequacy returns still do?
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Which requirement must a trading member fulfill to apply for exemption based on their activities with another exchange?
Which requirement must a trading member fulfill to apply for exemption based on their activities with another exchange?
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What consequence can a trading member face for not submitting the capital adequacy return on time?
What consequence can a trading member face for not submitting the capital adequacy return on time?
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In the context of legal capacity requirements, what is one of the criteria that an officer must meet?
In the context of legal capacity requirements, what is one of the criteria that an officer must meet?
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How should the trading member position itself in case of market abuse violations?
How should the trading member position itself in case of market abuse violations?
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Which financial compliance regulation requires timely submission from trading members?
Which financial compliance regulation requires timely submission from trading members?
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Which of the following criteria would disqualify an officer from managing a trading member?
Which of the following criteria would disqualify an officer from managing a trading member?
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What is a requirement regarding legal capacity for officers of trading members?
What is a requirement regarding legal capacity for officers of trading members?
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Which action is considered a market abuse violation that could impact an officer's eligibility?
Which action is considered a market abuse violation that could impact an officer's eligibility?
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What best describes a potential consequence for officers who fail to comply with financial regulations?
What best describes a potential consequence for officers who fail to comply with financial regulations?
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In managing client funds, what is a specific obligation of trading members?
In managing client funds, what is a specific obligation of trading members?
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Study Notes
Compensation Funds
- JSE has authority to establish and manage Compensation Funds to cover claims related to trading member defaults.
- Payments from these funds are restricted to specific claim amounts defined in the funds' rules.
- Claims must arise from transactions in IRC securities and are subject to defenses by the defaulting trading member.
- JSE determines a levy on transactions for funding the Compensation Funds, which trading members can recover from clients involved in transactions.
- Trustees manage the assets and income of these Compensation Funds, including contributions from trading members.
Settlement System
- JSE can operate its own settlement systems or contract third parties for the operation of such systems.
- Procedures, requirements, and fees for trading members using settlement systems will be set by the JSE.
General Membership Requirements
- Applicants for trading membership must meet designated criteria and additional requirements determined by the JSE.
- JSE maintains a register of trading members, detailing their categories and authorizations.
Purpose of IRC Rules and Directives
- The rules and directives aim to promote fair, efficient markets, ensuring orderly business practices in alignment with the JSE’s goals.
- All trading members, their clients, and associated securities depositories must adhere to these binding rules and directives.
- Transactions in IRC securities are conditional on compliance with the Act and JSE regulations.
Appointment of Clearing House
- JSE is authorized to appoint a clearing house or a central counterparty for trade clearing and settlement in IRC securities.
- The clearing house must comply with established rules and facilitate other necessary functions.
Transitional Provisions
- Integration of the Yield-X and BESA markets has occurred, merging their rules and directives.
- The combined framework is now referred to as the JSE IRC rules and directives.
Risk Management and Officer Requirements
- Trading members must be overseen by reputable individuals with high business integrity.
- Officers must meet several criteria, including:
- Full legal capacity and absence of insolvency.
- No history of criminal offenses related to fraud, theft, or market abuse.
- Compliance with regulations concerning market integrity, money laundering, and financial service provision.
- JSE may issue waivers for certain criteria, which are revocable upon notification.
Trading Member Obligations
- Trading members must maintain procedures, systems, resources, and expertise for effective regulated service performance.
- Compliance with the Act, relevant rules, and Financial Intelligence Centre Act is mandatory.
- Adequate management of funds belonging to themselves and clients is required; adherence to fund management rules is essential.
- Accurate records of client positions must be maintained at all times.
- Clients' transactions and cash balances must be reported timely when transacting on their behalf.
- Compliance with financial resource requirements relevant to their category of authorized user is necessary.
- A trading member must appoint a clearing member if entering transactions cleared by JSE Clear.
- Appointing a Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) is required for bond transactions on the JSE trading system.
Registration of Officers
- Each trading member must ensure the JSE registers a compliance officer, a settlement officer, and an alternate settlement officer.
Capital Adequacy Returns
- Monthly capital adequacy returns must be submitted to the Director: Market Regulation within ten business days post-month-end.
- Failure to timely submit these returns can lead to trading suspension.
- Certain entities (banks, foreign bank branches, state-owned entities, and specific derivative traders) are exempt from this requirement under specific conditions.
- Authorized users of other exchanges can apply for exemptions provided their capital requirements align with those of the JSE and they submit returns to their primary exchange.
- The Director: Market Regulation will evaluate the trading member's activity level on both exchanges when considering exemption requests.
- Exempt members must inform the Director if capital adequacy standards are not met.
General Requirements for Officers
- Officers must be of good reputation and high business standing, as recognized by the JSE.
- Officers need to have full legal capacity and adhere to good character criteria as determined by the JSE.
- Certain disqualifications include being an unrehabilitated insolvent or having prior convictions related to fraud, theft, or market abuse.
- Any claims of civil or administrative liability in relevant areas can lead to disqualification.
- Expulsion from any exchange or being the subject of investigations can disqualify individuals from serving as officers.
- Waivers for certain criteria may be granted by the JSE but can be revoked with one month’s notice.
Trading Member Obligations
- Trading members must maintain procedures, systems, resources, and expertise for effective regulated service performance.
- Compliance with the Act, relevant rules, and Financial Intelligence Centre Act is mandatory.
- Adequate management of funds belonging to themselves and clients is required; adherence to fund management rules is essential.
- Accurate records of client positions must be maintained at all times.
- Clients' transactions and cash balances must be reported timely when transacting on their behalf.
- Compliance with financial resource requirements relevant to their category of authorized user is necessary.
- A trading member must appoint a clearing member if entering transactions cleared by JSE Clear.
- Appointing a Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) is required for bond transactions on the JSE trading system.
Registration of Officers
- Each trading member must ensure the JSE registers a compliance officer, a settlement officer, and an alternate settlement officer.
Capital Adequacy Returns
- Monthly capital adequacy returns must be submitted to the Director: Market Regulation within ten business days post-month-end.
- Failure to timely submit these returns can lead to trading suspension.
- Certain entities (banks, foreign bank branches, state-owned entities, and specific derivative traders) are exempt from this requirement under specific conditions.
- Authorized users of other exchanges can apply for exemptions provided their capital requirements align with those of the JSE and they submit returns to their primary exchange.
- The Director: Market Regulation will evaluate the trading member's activity level on both exchanges when considering exemption requests.
- Exempt members must inform the Director if capital adequacy standards are not met.
General Requirements for Officers
- Officers must be of good reputation and high business standing, as recognized by the JSE.
- Officers need to have full legal capacity and adhere to good character criteria as determined by the JSE.
- Certain disqualifications include being an unrehabilitated insolvent or having prior convictions related to fraud, theft, or market abuse.
- Any claims of civil or administrative liability in relevant areas can lead to disqualification.
- Expulsion from any exchange or being the subject of investigations can disqualify individuals from serving as officers.
- Waivers for certain criteria may be granted by the JSE but can be revoked with one month’s notice.
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Explore the guidelines set forth in the FMPRR for Interest Rate and Currency Clearing. This quiz will cover the transitional provisions related to the integration of Yield-X and BESA rules. Test your knowledge on the role of the JSE in establishing Compensation Funds.