Risk adjustments: Change on derivatives mkt must be well considered

The mathematical complexity of calculations would increase with the proposed method

A consultation paper released on February 24 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) — titled “On Enhancing Trading Convenience and Strengthening Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives” — has triggered strong reactions from the Futures Industry Association (FIA). The FIA is a global body that represents many foreign portfolio investors. Sebi proposes to change the methodology for open interest (OI) calculation as well as to revise the position limits on derivatives. It also proposes introducing pre-opening and post-closing sessions for derivatives and outlines eligibility criteria for offering derivatives on indices, which are not benchmark. The FIA claims the