1.1
Rule 4.15.2(a) provides that prior to opening a customer account, a Trading Member shall satisfy itself that it has obtained adequate particulars of each customer. Such particulars include the age of the customer.
Added on 3 June 20193 June 2019.
1.2
Rule 4.15.3 provides that before opening a customer account for a customer under the age of 21 ("Young Investor"), a Trading Member shall assess the customer's suitability to trade and disclose the risks of trading to the customer.
Added on 3 June 20193 June 2019.
1.3
This Practice Note provides guidance on how a Trading Member shall assess a Young Investor's suitability to trade and disclose the risks of trading to the Young Investor and also sets out the measures and operational procedures that Trading Members should take as part of good business practice when Young Investors open securities trading accounts with them.
Added on 3 June 20193 June 2019.