IIROC Hikes Margin Requirements on Select CAD Crosses
- The CHF/CAD has had its margin changed given the recent volatility with the cross.
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), a domestic self-regulatory organization for currencies, has reported an alteration in its margin requirements on select foreign exchange (FX) pairs, this time pertaining to the Canadian dollar (CAD), following a periodic change in Volatility Volatility In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders , according to an IIROC statement.
The IIROC maintains a mandate for the handling of the domestic regulatory environment in Canada – the group enjoys a unique structure as it regularly updates FX margin trading requirements subject to FX volatility. Back in February, the IIROC issued a series of changes to the Canadian pairs with the Mexican peso and the euro.
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More recently however, the IIROC has disclosed a revised table for all of its margin requirements of different currency pairs, with the changes to the leverage ratio of the Swiss franc (CHF) vs. the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Starting from April 21, 2016, the margin requirements on the CHF/CAD pair will be raised to 3.7% from 3.9%. The aforementioned FX spot risk margin rates effectively replaces a previous list provided by the IIROC back on March 21, 2016.
A full list of the IIROC’s rates, including its basket of twenty-one currencies as of April 21, 2016 can be accessed by the following link.
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), a domestic self-regulatory organization for currencies, has reported an alteration in its margin requirements on select foreign exchange (FX) pairs, this time pertaining to the Canadian dollar (CAD), following a periodic change in Volatility Volatility In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders In finance, volatility refers to the amount of change in the rate of a financial instrument, such as commodities, currencies, stocks, over a given time period. Essentially, volatility describes the nature of an instrument’s fluctuation; a highly volatile security equates to large fluctuations in price, and a low volatile security equates to timid fluctuations in price. Volatility is an important statistical indicator used by financial traders to assist them in developing trading systems. Traders , according to an IIROC statement.
The IIROC maintains a mandate for the handling of the domestic regulatory environment in Canada – the group enjoys a unique structure as it regularly updates FX margin trading requirements subject to FX volatility. Back in February, the IIROC issued a series of changes to the Canadian pairs with the Mexican peso and the euro.
The new world of Online Trading Online Trading Online trading represents the trading of fiat currencies, digital currencies, commodities, stocks and indices, where traders and investors intend to make a profit, via the purchase or sale of the aforementioned products. This is done through an electronic network, made accessible by brokers in the form of an online trading platform or hub.Online trading continues to see a rapid growth year on year, due to a number of reasons. Firstly, the number of brokers offering their services, with more mone Online trading represents the trading of fiat currencies, digital currencies, commodities, stocks and indices, where traders and investors intend to make a profit, via the purchase or sale of the aforementioned products. This is done through an electronic network, made accessible by brokers in the form of an online trading platform or hub.Online trading continues to see a rapid growth year on year, due to a number of reasons. Firstly, the number of brokers offering their services, with more mone , fintech and marketing - register now for the Finance Magnates Tel Aviv Conference, June 29th 2016.
More recently however, the IIROC has disclosed a revised table for all of its margin requirements of different currency pairs, with the changes to the leverage ratio of the Swiss franc (CHF) vs. the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Starting from April 21, 2016, the margin requirements on the CHF/CAD pair will be raised to 3.7% from 3.9%. The aforementioned FX spot risk margin rates effectively replaces a previous list provided by the IIROC back on March 21, 2016.
A full list of the IIROC’s rates, including its basket of twenty-one currencies as of April 21, 2016 can be accessed by the following link.