Frequently Asked Questions
Securities Lending
Who can participate in Securities Lending?
How can I participate as an eligible lender?
Can I lend my securities which are bought using a CPF investment account?
How do I know which of my securities are eligible for lending?
Will I be informed first before the loan is made?
Do I need to have a minimum quantity for each security to be eligible to lend?
How long will my securities be lent out?
What is the lending rate I will get for lending my securities?
How is the lending fee computed?
How will the lending fee be paid?
Can I sell my securities even if they are lent out?
Can I recall my loaned securities?
Will I still be entitled to corporate actions such as dividends, bonus securities and rights issues?
Can I use my SBL account to buy securities?
What is the risk to a lender?
Do I need to notify changes in my shareholding according to the requirement in the Companies Act if I am a substantial shareholder participating in securities lending program?
What are the tax implications of securities lending?
Can I retain my SBL account and not participate in Securities Lending?
