Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) UAE-Financial-Rules-and-Regulations Release Date

According to CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, if a client holds a debit balance with a brokerage firm on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the firm is prevented from accepting new orders from that client until the debit balance is cleared. This measure protects both the brokerage firm and market integrity by ensuring that clients do not accumulate unpaid debts from trading activities, thereby reducing credit risk. The restriction applies specifically to new orders; other services such as providing advice or selling securities may continue under certain conditions.

CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations define that cash investment funds may hold commercial papers and deposit certificates only. Medium-term bonds are typically excluded from cash funds as they have longer maturities and more interest rate risk, which conflicts with the liquidity and capital preservation objectives of cash funds. Commercial papers and deposit certificates, with their shorter maturities and high liquidity, are appropriate instruments for cash funds, providing stable, low-risk returns in line with regulatory requirements.

In the CISI UAE Financial Rules and Regulations, the role formally authorized to conduct securities dealing is that of a Broker Representative. This role is specifically licensed and trained to execute trades on behalf of clients and manage securities transactions within regulatory frameworks. Other positions like Trading Manager or Operations Manager have important but different operational and supervisory functions and do not directly engage in client securities dealing. The Broker Representative’s licensing ensures adherence to professional standards, client protection, and market integrity.

For India Gold Quanto Futures contracts, the last trading day is defined as two business days prior to the last business day of the delivery month. This rule ensures that there is adequate time for the settlement and adjustment of any open positions before the final day of trading. The two-day buffer also allows for the reconciliation of positions, making the futures market more efficient and reducing the likelihood of disputes regarding settlement. This is in line with global standards for futures contracts where the settlement and final trading days are clearly defined to protect market integrity and investor interests.