New Delhi, May 19 -- The government has eased compliance for stock and commodity market brokers by providing clarity on investments that do not involve client money.

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), ministry of finance has amended Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 to clarify that any investments made by a member (broker) shall not be treated as business activity, unless such investments involve client funds or securities or result in a financial liability for the broker, according to a notification on Monday.

Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 (SCRR) restricts brokers from engaging, as a principal or employee, in any business other than securities or commodity derivatives. Howe...