Professional Account

FP Markets
Pro Account

With an FP Markets Pro Account you will have access to higher leverage and a range of other exclusive features that come with a professional trading account. Check your eligibility and make a seamless transition to being a professional trader today!

Get ready for the Australian Law Changes which come into effect from 29 March 2021 and become an FP Markets Pro Trader.

The changes only apply to ASIC-Regulated RETAIL clients and DO NOT apply to clients who are categorised as Wholesale Investors or Sophisticated Clients (see Eligibility Criteria section below).

If you fall into either of these categories, you can open an FP Markets Pro Account and leverage restrictions will not apply to you.

What Does an
FP Markets
Pro Account
Offer?

FP Markets Pro Account holders will not be affected by the proposed regulatory changes which include restrictions on leverage.

FP Markets Pro Account holders will be able to maintain maximum leverage levels across all instruments including Forex,
Shares, Commodities, Metals, Indices and Cryptocurrencies

An FP Markets Pro Account provides traders the opportunity of increased leverage at no additional cost:

Instruments
Category
retail
account
professional
account
Major Forex 1:30 1:500
Minor Forex 1:20 1:500
Major Indices
(excl. DAX)
1:20 1:200
Gold 1:20 1:500
Commodities
(excl. Gold)
1:10 1:100
Minor Indices
(excl. CHINA50)
1:10 1:200
Shares 1:5 1:20
Crypto 1:2 1:5

    Other Key Features

  • Maximum Leverage – Higher leverage as outlined above and reduced margin.

  • Negative Balance Protection - Available to MT4 & MT5 FP Markets Pro Account holders. **

  • Personal Account Manager – Dedicated manager to take care of all your trading needs.

  • VIP Program - Wholesale clients may also be eligible for rebates and early access to select product releases.

  • Referral Incentives – Refer similar traders and get rewards.

For an uninterrupted trading experience, apply to upgrade today!

Eligibility Criteria

Check your eligibility by referring to the table below. If you fit the criteria as outlined in one of the two tests below, take the next step and apply for an FP Markets Pro Account.

OPTION 1: Wealth Test
Criteria 1
  • You have net assets of at least $2.5 million AUD.

  • Must be verified by a certificate from a qualified
    accountant dated within the last 6 months.

OR
Criteria 2
  • You have had a gross income for the last two financial years of at least $250,000 AUD per annum.

  • Must be verified by a certificate from a qualified accountant dated within the last 6 months.

OPTION 2: Experienced Trader Test
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of leveraged trading by completing a short online test.

  • Gross Income of $100,000 AUD or Net Assets of $500,000 AUD

  • At least 20 trades per quarter (for any 4 quarters in the last 5 years);

  • Minimum of $500,000 notional value in each of the 4 quarters of the last 5 years. This can be demonstrated from your FP Markets account, another provider, or a combination of both;

OR
  • Currently work or have worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional position which requires knowledge of leveraged trading (FX or CFDs).

How Can I
Open an FP Markets
Pro Account?

If you’re eligible, it’s simple:

  • Email the Option 1 or Option 2 form, outlined in the above tables, to [email protected] to register your interest. You will be asked to submit proof of eligibility.

  • Once the documentation has been provided, our award-winning customer support team will review it and change your account status to an FP Markets Pro Account as soon as possible.

  • This change applies to all trading accounts across all trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and Iress. There is no need to make additional applications for each of your trading accounts.

For additional information, email [email protected] or contact our customer support team via Live Chat, email or phone.

What Should I
Be Aware of?

As an FP Markets Pro Account holder you will waive certain protections:

  • You will not be entitled to the protections afforded to retail clients under the Corporations Act 2001.

  • You will not have access to the protection measures outlined in ASIC's Product Intervention order due to take affect from 29 March 2021.

  • You may also be excluded from access to the external dispute resolution scheme maintained by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

  • FP Markets is not required to provide you with a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Financial Services Guide (FSG).

  • If you qualify as a wholesale client because of the Wealth Test outlined above, then your money may be used for hedging or other purposes. Retail client money cannot be used for these purposes.

For more information on the proposed changes for ASIC-regulated retail clients, click here and to read more about the product intervention order in ASIC's media release, click here.

What if I do not
Qualifyfor an
FP Markets
Pro Account?

You can continue to trade as a retail client and take advantage of our tight spreads, unparalleled execution and award-winning multi-lingual customer support.

One of the aims of the new ASIC intervention order is to follow similar measures that have already been introduced in major overseas markets such as the United Kingdom and European Union. As a retail client, you will get the full advantage of all of the new protections.

With a licenced presence in Europe and as part of a global group of companies, we are familiar with the proposed changes, and the operational processes necessary to facilitate the change. Our dedicated customer support team and personal account managers will be on hand to assist FP Markets traders throughout the transitional period.

What are the
Next Steps?

If you would like to open an FP Markets Pro Account, please get in touch with our dedicated

customer support team via Live Chat, email or Call Us on +61 2 8252 6800

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