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Hong Kong Futures Exchange Margin Rates Set for 11 New Stock Futures Contracts

Date 23/08/2001

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has set margin rates for the 11 new stock futures contracts to be introduced on Monday, 27 August.

HKFE margin rates are to be found at

http://www.hkex.com.hk/futures/futuresmargin/margin.htm

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