TMI BlogIntroduction of Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform in case of disruption of trading services provided by the Trading Member (TM)X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tion of trading services and investor complaints. In such instances, investors with open positions are at risk of non-availability of avenues to close their positions, particularly if markets are volatile. 2. To address the issue, SEBI had extensive consultations with stock exchanges, clearing corporations (CCs) and TMs. As the respective business continuity plans, if any, of the TMs, may not be able to prevent disruption in some cases like TM being unable to move to Disaster Recovery Site within stipulated time, cyber-attacks etc., it has been decided that a contingency service shall be provided by the stock exchanges in the event of such disruption. 3. In this regard, the following has been decided: Development of the serv ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e on exchanges website. TMs shall also communicate the same by displaying on their website. 3.7. Investors can login to the service using either the Unique Client Code (UCC) or the PAN number and they shall be authorized by a One Time Password (OTP) to be sent to their registered mobile numbers and email ids. Actions on IRRA service: 3.8. Once successfully authorized, the investors can- 3.8.1. square off/close the open positions across segments and exchange/s and/or 3.8.2. cancel the orders across segments which are pending at the exchange/s. 3.9. The IRRA service shall not permit any action that increases the risk of the investor. 3.10. Further, IRRA service shall also provide the TM with access to an ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... me to time for smooth functioning of the service. 5. Stock exchanges shall issue guidelines in this regard giving details like cut-off times for enablement of IRRA service, handling of various scenarios of open positions, framework for reverse migration etc. 6. In case of disruptions after the cut off time for enablement of IRRA service, exchanges, based on their assessment and in consultation with SEBI, may extend the market hours, if needed. 7. Stock exchanges and CCs shall put in place appropriate systems to ensure compliance of the provisions of this circular on or before October 01, 2023. 8. Stock exchanges are directed to: 8.1. set up the platform; 8.2. bring the provisions of this circular to the notice ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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