BC-9.9.20

Islamic bank licensees must close out a customer's open position if that customer has failed to meet a margin call within a maximum of five business days following the date on which the obligation to meet the call accrues, unless:

(a) The Islamic bank licensee has received confirmation from a relevant third party (such as a clearing firm) that the customer has given instructions to pay in full; or
(b) The Islamic bank licensee has taken reasonable care to establish that the delay is owing to circumstances beyond the customer's control.
Amended: July 2015
Amended: January 2011
Added: April 2008