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Securities Services Act, 2004 (Act No. 36 of 2004)

Chapter III : Exchanges

Functions of exchange

17. Funds of exchange

 

(1) An exchange may require its authorised users and their clients to contribute towards the funds of the exchange for the purpose of carrying on the business of the exchange.

 

(2) If an exchange has assets which are surplus to its requirements it may distribute such assets to any person—
(a) after providing for any liabilities of the exchange;
(b) in accordance with its founding documents; and
(c) with the written consent of the registrar.

 

(3) If an exchange is a non-proprietary exchange, the distribution referred to in subsection (2) may be made despite contrary provisions of any law or the common law and without affecting the non-proprietary status of the exchange.