Singapore legislation

Clause 18

of Securities Industry Bill

Clause 18

Security to be lodged in respect of dealer’s licence

(1)

Except in the case of a dealer who is a stockbroker, the Registrar shall not grant or renew a dealer’s licence unless there is lodged with the Accountant-General a security in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars in respect of the licence.

(2)

A security required by subsection (1) shall be by cash deposit or by such other method as the Accountant-General may in any particular case allow.

(3)

A security lodged under subsection (1) shall be applied by the Accountant-General subject to and in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.