Reuters reporting

  • both exchanges raise deposit requirements for margin trading to 100% from 50%
  • base margin financing ratio raised to 100% from 50%

Attempts to curb speculation/reduce risk by imposing tougher entry levels

Regulator says decision to raise margin finance requirement was driven by rapid rise in recent margin lending

Also said that raising margin finance ratio will reduce systemic risk

  • new phase of new listings should maintain lower pricing