Singapore legislation

Section 35

of Securities and Futures Act 2001

Section 35

Obligation to manage risks prudently

Amended by4/20174/2017

(1)

Without limiting section 33(1)(b), a recognised market operator must ensure that the systems and controls concerning the assessment and management of risks to every organised market that the recognised market operator operates are adequate and appropriate for the scale and nature of its operations.

Amended by4/2017

(2)

Any recognised market operator which contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $150,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $15,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.

Amended by4/2017