ESMA intervention measures only apply to customers of CPT Markets UK. It is your responsibility to choose the entity which is most suitable for your trading needs.
If you have any questions regarding our global offering, or if you have an existing account and want to explore the possibility of contracting with a different entity, please contact our Customer Support.
*Professional Accounts leverage ranges depending on jurisdiction.
Criteria
| CRITERIA | RETAIL ACCOUNT | PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Client Money Protection | Yes | No |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes | No |
| Best execution for orders | Yes | Yes |
| Clear and transparent information | Yes | Yes |
| Financial Services Compensation Scheme | Yes | Yes |
| Access to FOS | Yes | No |
ESMA intervention measures only apply to customers of CPT Markets UK. It is your responsibility to choose the entity which is most suitable for your trading needs. CPT Markets Ltd is not an EU regulated entity and therefore will not provide the protections that an EU institution would. We capture herein the key protections provided in each jurisdiction.
If you have any questions regarding our global offering, or if you have an existing account and want to explore the possibility of contracting with a different entity, please contact our Client Support.
*Professional Accounts leverage ranges depending on jurisdiction.
Who is Eligible to Apply for a Professional Account?
Clients who meet at least 2 of the following 3 criteria are eligible:
Sufficient trading activity in last 12 months
You have performed an average of at least 10 transactions per quarter, of significant size, over the previous four quarters on the relevant market1 (with CPT Markets UK and/or other providers).
Financial instrument portfolio of over €500,000 (including cash savings and financial instruments)
You will not be required to deposit this amount.
The size of your financial instrument portfolio2 exceeds €500,000.
Relevant experience in the financial services sector
You work/have worked in the financial sector, for at least one year in a professional position which requires knowledge of the related transactions or services.