TMI BlogOverseas forex trading through electronic / internet trading portalsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... into a foreign exchange derivative contract in accordance with the provisions contained in Schedule I to hedge an exposure to risk in respect of a transaction permissible under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 or rules or regulations or directions or orders made or issued thereunder. Further, in terms of Regulation 5 A, ibid, a person resident in India may enter into currency futures or currency options on a stock exchange recognized under section 4 of the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act, 1956, to hedge an exposure to risk or otherwise, subject to such terms and conditions as may be set forth in the directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time. In terms of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 32 date ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... is being asked to make the margin payments for such online forex trading transactions through credit cards / deposits in various accounts maintained with banks in India. It is also observed that accounts are being opened in the name of individuals or proprietary concerns at different bank branches for collecting the margin money, investment money, etc. 3. AD Category - I banks are, therefore, advised to exercise due caution and be extra vigilant in respect of the above transactions. It is clarified that any person resident in India collecting and effecting / remitting such payments directly /indirectly outside India would make himself/ herself liable to be proceeded against with for contravention of FEMA, 1999 besides being liable for v ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... permitted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. The Reserve Bank has also clarified that the existing regulations under FEMA, 1999 do not permit residents to trade in foreign exchange in domestic / overseas markets. Residents are, however, permitted to trade in currency futures and options contracts, traded on the stock exchanges recognised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in India, subject to the conditions specified by the Reserve Bank from time to time. Background The Reserve Bank had noticed advertisements issued by electronic / internet portals offering trading or investing in foreign exchange with guaranteed high returns. Many companies even engage agents who personally contact gullib ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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