The SEC yesterday approved customer margin rules governing single-stock futures – clearing the final hurdle to long-delayed start of trade in those products according to Dow Jones. The new rules set minimum margin levels at 20% of “current market value” and take effect 30 days from publication. Trading in single-stock futures could start as early as September.
SEC Approves Customer Margin Rules for Stock Futures
The SEC yesterday approved customer margin rules governing single stock futures clearing the final hurdle to long delayed start of trade in those products according to Dow Jones. The new rules set minimum margin levels at 20% of "current market