Important: Reduced Regulatory Protections
By choosing professional client status, you acknowledge reduced regulatory protections compared to retail clients. Please review these important changes carefully.
Regulatory Compliance Notice
FCA Professional Client Rules: This account may not receive the same protections afforded to Retail accounts offered by firms regulated by the FCA. You must acknowledge in writing that you understand the reduced protections.
Appropriateness Assessment
While we will endeavor to assess your appropriateness to access a professional account based on the information provided to us by you, you must understand all risks before trading.
Best Execution Standards
Professional clients receive best execution appropriate to your sophistication level, which may differ from retail client standards.
Protections you will lose:
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Negative Balance Protection
Professional accounts are not covered by negative balance protection. You may be liable for losses exceeding your account balance.
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Reduced Disclosure Requirements
We may use more sophisticated language and provide less detailed risk warnings, assuming your professional knowledge and experience.
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Limited Compensation Schemes
Access to Financial Ombudsman Service may be restricted for professional clients depending on your individual circumstances.
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Enhanced Leverage Risk
Higher leverage ratios increase both profit potential and loss risk. Losses can exceed your initial deposit significantly.
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Sophisticated Language
We won’t necessarily use simple language in our communications to pro clients.
