Client Collateral Segregation
Overview:
SEBI vide circular SEBI/HO/MRD2_DCAP/CIR/2021/0598 dated Jul 20, 2021 issued guidelines for the client collateral segregation framework in order to further strengthen the mechanism of protection of client collateral from:
- misappropriation/ misuse by TM/ CM and
- default of TM/CM and/or other clients,
In order to provide visibility of client-wise collateral at all levels, viz., TM, CM and Clearing Corporation (CC), a reporting mechanism where by Clearing Members are required to report disaggregated collateral information (segment-wise and asset type wise break-up) of each client on daily basis in the following manner:
- TM shall report disaggregated information on collaterals up to the level of its clients to the CM.
- CM shall report disaggregated information on collaterals up to the level of clients of TM and proprietary collaterals of the TMs/CM to the CCs in respect of each segment.
Timelines for submission:
- Clearing Members shall report collateral segregation data on T+1 basis before 23:59:59 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Members are requested to refer to the frequently asked questions pertaining to reporting to client collateral as below:
FAQ for Segregation and Monitoring of Collateral at Client Level_0.pdf (pdf)(90KB)
Members may refer to the following circulars issued in this regard:
| Circular number | Description | Download | Type | Size |
| NCL/CMPL/49640 dated September 17,2021 | Segregation and Monitoring of collateral at Client Level- Reporting format | CMPL49640.zip | zip folder | 338.6 KB |
| NCL/CMPL/50662 dated December 17,2021 | Segregation and Monitoring of collateral at Client Level- Penalty | CMPL50662.pdf | Pdf file | 90KB |
Web portal facility to clients:
Further, with a view to providing visibility of client-wise collateral and in compliance with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD2_DCAP/CIR/2021/0598 dated July 20, 2021, NSE Clearing has provided a web portal facility to allow clients to view their disaggregated collateral placed with Member and as reported by their registered Trading Member /Clearing Member.
In order to view the collateral details, please find the below link:
Click here to check Client Collateral Details
Investors needs to get registered in order to view the client collateral data.
Investors may refer to the Circular No. NCL/CMPL/49348 dated September 29,2021 for registration and viewing the collateral data in the website.