Professional Account Online Form

( Sophisticated Investor Questionnaire )

To qualify for a Professional account, you need to meet the ‘wholesale client’ eligibility criteria under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act). If you can pass the criteria for either of the Assets or Sophisticated tests, you may be eligible.

Please make sure you understand the differences between Retail and Sophisticated Investor protections and trading conditions.

Rule	Retail	Sophisticated Investor
Margin Close-out If the total equity in your account falls below this level your positions will start to be closed out.	50%	50%
Negative Balance Protection The total losses on your CFD positions will be limited to the funds in your trading account.
Client Inducements Certain benefits cannot be given or offered to you as a retail trader such as deposit bonuses or volume rebates.
Access to Internal Dispute Resolution System Although we aren’t required to by law, all clients will still have access to our dispute resolution system.
Access to AFCA Access to external dispute resolution through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).
Disclosure Documents Product disclosure statements and financial services guides.
Segregated Funds We are required by law to segregate sophisticated investors funds so your funds are secure.

Rule: Margin Close-out
If the total equity in your account falls below this level your positions will start to be closed out.
Retail	50%
Sophisticated Investor	50%

Rule: Negative Balance Protection
The total losses on your CFD positions will be limited to the funds in your trading account.
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Rule: Client Inducements
Certain benefits cannot be given or offered to you as a retail trader such as deposit bonuses or volume rebates.
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Rule: Access to Internal Dispute Resolution System
Although we aren’t required to by law, all clients will still have access to our dispute resolution system.
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Rule: Access To AFCA
Access to external dispute resolution through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Rule: Disclosure Documents
Product disclosure statements and financial services guides.
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Rule: Segregated Funds
We are required by law to segregate sophisticated investors funds so your funds are secure.
Retail
Sophisticated Investor

Master Account ID *

Email Address *

To qualify as a Sophisticated Investor, you must meet at least 2 of the 4 criteria below. Please select the criteria that apply to you.

If you meet the trading account or portfolio criteria from another broker, we may ask for supporting documents such as broker statements or portfolio proof. For work experience, please be ready to provide your employer and role details.

Our team will contact you with next steps after your selection.

Criteria 1: At Least 50 CFD Trades In The Last 12 Months

You have met this requirement through your trading at ATFX Australia or another broker?

Yes

Criteria 2: At Least $500,000 AUD Notional Value Of CFD Trades In The Last 12 Months

You have met this requirement through your trading at ATFX Australia or another broker?

Yes

Criteria 3: The Value Of Your Portfolio, Assets And Investments Exceeds $250,000 AUD

Does your ATFX Australia account or another brokerage account hold at least AUD 250,000?

Yes

Criteria 4: At Least 1 Year Work Experience In The Financial Sector

Yes

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I confirm the information provided is true and complete. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Professional Client Acknowledgement and Pro Account Agreement, including the implications of applying for a Professional Account. By entering your full name below and clicking “Submit,” you agree this serves as your electronic signature, binding you to the Terms & Conditions.

Please enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, in the following order: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name.