Companies Act 1989

Margin

14(1)The rules of the clearing house must provide that, in the event of a default, margin provided by the defaulter for his own account is not to be applied to meet a shortfall on a client account.

(2)This is without prejudice to the requirements of any relevant regulations under section 55 of the [1986 c. 60.] Financial Services Act 1986 (clients' money).