Open A Forex Currency Trading Account Asia
CitiFX Pro is available for qualified Self Directed Traders, Money Managers, Corporate Accounts and Introducing Brokers. To apply for an account, download the applicable PDF account application form below, fill it out and send it to CitiFX Pro together with supporting documentation, according to the instructions on p.1 of the form.
If you have any questions related to the application process, one of our friendly account managers will help you through the application steps.
Requirements
Margined FX trading is not appropriate for inexperienced traders. CitiFX Pro is an advanced trading tool, and as such, is intended for experienced and financially sound traders only. Minimum account opening balance: USD 10,000 or equivalent in GBP, EUR, JPY, SGD or HKD. Subject to other restrictions.
Account Application for Customers in Hong Kong and Other Asian Countries excluding Singapore
Account Application for Customers in Singapore
Please note: CitiFX Pro is directed only at persons in Singapore who qualify as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor", each as defined in the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore ("SFA") save that the definition of "expert investor" in the SFA is, for the purposes of CitiFx Pro, subject to the modifications in the next paragraph.
For the purposes of CitiFX Pro, an individual will qualify as an "expert investor" only if the individual has experience in trading in financial markets, as part of the individual’s business or employment and shall not include individuals whose experience consists solely of trading in financial markets in a proprietary or personal capacity. For the purposes of CitiFx Pro, a non-individual will qualify as an "expert investor" only if it is (i) a company or association or body of persons, corporate or unincorporated, whose business involves the acquisition and disposal or the holding, of "capital markets products" (as defined in the SFA), whether as principal or agent; and (ii) wholly-owned by persons who themselves qualify as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor" (each as defined in the paragraph above) in their own right.
In Singapore, CitiFX Pro is provided by Citibank N.A., New York branch under an arrangement with Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd ("CGMSPL"). Please contact CGMSPL at +65 6328 2854 should you wish to have further information on CitiFX Pro. If you are not an "accredited investor", "institutional investor", or "expert investor", you will not be permitted to open a CitiFX Pro account."
For more information regarding how to demonstrate your qualification as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor", please refer to the application form or contact us directly at +65 6328 2854, or at sales@citifxpro.com
Trading foreign exchange involves a high degree of risk. CitiFX Pro offers trading on margin. The leverage created by trading on margin can work against you as well as for you, and losses can exceed your entire investment. Before opening an account and trading, you should ensure that you understand the risks and can withstand the losses and that you seek advice from your advisors as appropriate. Please review the Full Risk Disclosure for customers in Asia and Privacy Disclosure carefully before opening an account. The views in this communication should not be considered as investment advice. Any trading or investment decision you take should be based upon your own independent judgment and/or advice from your advisors, as you deemed necessary. CitiFX Pro is a service offered to you solely by Citibank N.A., New York, 390 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013 and not by any other branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of Citibank NA (including Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited and Citibank N.A. Hong Kong Branch). Citibank N.A. is an entity organized under the laws of the United States of America. You should note that margin funds transferred to an account of Citibank NA in Hong Kong in respect of CitiFX Pro is not currently protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong. Margin funds transferred to an account of Citibank NA in Singapore in respect of CitiFX Pro, will not benefit from protection under the Deposit Insurance Act, Chapter 77A of Singapore. In Singapore, CitiFX Pro is provided by Citibank N.A., New York branch under an arrangement with Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd ("CGMSPL"). CitiFX Pro is directed only at persons in Singapore who qualify as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor", each as defined in the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (“SFA”) save that the definition of "expert investor" in the SFA is, for the purposes of CitiFx Pro, subject to the modifications in the next paragraph. For the purposes of CitiFX Pro, an individual will qualify as an "expert investor" only if the individual has experience in trading in financial markets, as part of the individual’s business or employment and shall not include individuals whose experience consists solely of trading in financial markets in a proprietary or personal capacity. For the purposes of CitiFX Pro, a non-individual will qualify as an "expert investor" only if it is (i) a company or association or body of persons, corporate or unincorporated, whose business involves the acquisition and disposal or the holding, of "capital markets products" (as defined in the SFA), whether as principal or agent; and (ii) wholly-owned by persons who themselves qualify as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor" (each as defined in the paragraph above) in their own right. If you are not an "accredited investor", "institutional investor", or "expert investor", you will not be permitted to open a CitiFX Pro account. For more information on CitiFX Pro and/or information regarding how to demonstrate your qualification as an "accredited investor" or "expert investor" or "institutional investor", please refer to the application form or contact us directly at +65 3158 0363, or at sales@citifxpro.com. Copyright ©2011 Citigroup Inc.