In consideration of FXCH agreeing to carry one or more accounts of the
undersigned ("Trader") and providing services to Trader in connection
with the purchase and sale of Contracts For Difference (hereinafter referred
to as “CFDs”), futures, indices, foreign exchange, and/or shares
through the OTC market (hereinafter referred to as “OTC”), which
may be purchased or sold by or through FXCH for Trader’s accounts(s),
Trader agrees as follows:
1. AUTHORIZATION TO TRADE. FXCH is authorized to purchase and sell OTC for
Trader’s account(s) in accordance with Trader’s oral or written
or computer instructions.
2. GOVERNMENTAL, COUNTER PARTY INSTITUTION AND INTERBANKING SYSTEM RULES.
All transactions under this Agreement shall be subject to the constitution,
by-laws, rules, regulations, customs, usage, rulings and interpretations
of the counter party institution or other Interbank market (and its clearing
organization, if any) where executed and to all applicable laws and regulations.
If any statute shall hereafter be enacted or any rule or regulation shall
hereafter be adopted by any governmental authority, or a contract market
or clearing organization which shall be binding upon FXCH and shall affect
in any manner or be inconsistent with any of the provisions hereof, the
affected provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed modified or superseded,
as the case may be by the applicable provisions of such statute, rule or
regulation, and all other provisions of this Agreement and provisions so
modified shall in all respects continue in full force and effect. Trader
acknowledges that all transactions under this Agreement are subject to the
aforementioned regulatory requirements and Trader shall not thereby be given
any independent legal or contractual rights with respect to such requirements.
3. MARGINS AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. Trader shall provide to and maintain
with FXCH margin in such amounts and in such forms as FXCH, in its sole
discretion, may require. Such margin requirements may be greater or less
than margins required by a counter party bank. FXCH may change margin requirements
at any time. Trader agrees to deposit by immediate wire transfer such additional
margin when and as required by FXCH and will promptly meet all margin calls
in such mode of transmission as FXCH in its sole discretion designates.
FXCH may at any time proceed to liquidate Trader’s account in accordance
with paragraph 7 below and any failure by FXCH to enforce its rights hereunder
shall not be deemed a waiver by FXCH to enforce its rights thereafter. FXCH
retains the right to limit the amount and/or total number of open positions
which Trader may acquire or maintain at FXCH. FXCH will attempt to execute
all orders which it may, in its sole discretion, choose to accept in accordance
with the oral or written or computer instructions of Trader’s. FXCH
reserves the right to refuse to accept any order. However, FXCH shall not
be responsible for any loss or damage caused, directly or indirectly, by
any events, actions or omissions beyond the control of FXCH including, without
limitation, loss or damage resulting, directly or indirectly, from any delays
or inaccuracies in the transmission of orders and/or information due to
a breakdown in or failure of any transmission or communication facilities.
4. ROLLOVERS AND DELIVERY. With respect to purchases or sales of Currencies
through an OTC account, Trader agrees to instruct FXCH as to the offset
or rollover of a Currency position. Except as provided herein, during the
term of the Currency position, Trader shall give FXCH instructions for rolling
the Currency position no later than two hours prior to the settlement of
trading in the Currency contract on the day Trader intends to rollover a
Currency position. In addition, Trader, by noon of the business day before
the settlement date of the contract of the Currency contract, shall instruct
FXCH whether to deliver, offset or rollover the Currency position. In the
absence of timely instructions from Trader, FXCH is authorized, at FXCH’s
absolute discretion, to deliver rollover or offset all or any portion of
the Currency positions in the OTC account(s) for Trader’s Account(s)
and at Trader’s risk. Trader’s account(s) shall be charged commissions,
at broker’s rates, upon the rollover or offset of a Currency position.
Unless an account is designated for physical delivery, currency transactions
entered into with FXCH will be cash settled only.
5. COLLATERAL AND LENDING AGREEMENT. All funds, securities, currencies,
and other property of Trader which FXCH or its affiliates may at any time
be carrying for Trader (either individually, jointly with other, or as a
guarantor of the account of any other person,) or which may at any time
be in its possession or control or carried on its books for any purpose,
including safekeeping, are to be held by FXCH as security and subject to
a general lien and right of set-off for liabilities of Trader to FXCH whether
or not FXCH has made advances in connection with such securities, commodities,
currencies or other property, and irrespective of the number of accounts
Trader may have with FXCH. FXCH may in its discretion, at any time and from
time to time, without notice to Trader, apply and/or transfer any or all
funds or other property of Trader between any of Trader’s accounts.
Trader hereby also grants to FXCH the right to pledge, re-pledge, hypothecate,
invest or loan, either separately or with the property of other Traders,
to itself as broker or to others, any securities or other property of Trader
held by FXCH as margin or security. FXCH shall at no time be required to
deliver to Trader the identical property delivered to or purchased by FXCH
for any account of Trader. This authorization shall apply to all accounts
carried by FXCH for Trader and shall remain in full force until all accounts
are fully paid for by Trader or notice of revocation is sent by FXCH from
its home office.
6. LIQUIDATION OF ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENT OF DEFICIT BALANCES. In the event
of (a) the death or judicial declaration of incompetence of Trader; (b)
the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, or a petition for the appointment
of a receiver, or the institution of any insolvency or similar proceeding
by or against Trader; (c) the filing of an attachment against any of Trader’s
accounts carried by FXCH, (d) insufficient margin, or FXCH’s determination
that any collateral deposited to protect one or more accounts of Trader
is inadequate, regardless of current market quotations, to secure the account;
(e) Trader’s failure to provide FXCH any information requested pursuant
to this agreement; or (f) any other circumstances or developments that FXCH
deems appropriate for its protection, and in FXCH’s sole discretion,
it may take one or more, or any portion of, the following actions: (1) satisfy
any obligation Trader may have to FXCH, either directly or by way of guaranty
of surety ship, out of any of Trader’s funds or property in its custody
or control; (2) sell any or purchase any or all Currency contracts, securities
held or carried for Trader; and (3) cancel any or all outstanding orders
or contracts, or any other commitments made on behalf of Trader. Any of
the above actions may be taken without demand for margin or additional margin,
without prior notice of sale or purchase or other notice to Trader, Trader’s
personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, legatees
or assigns and regardless of whether the ownership interest shall be solely
Trader’s or held jointly with others. In liquidation of Trader’s
long or short positions, FXCH may, in its sole discretion, offset in the
same settlement or it may initiate new long or short positions in order
to establish a spread or straddle which in FXCH’s sole judgment may
be advisable to protect or reduce existing positions in Trader’s account.
Any sales or purchases hereunder may be made according to FXCH’s judgment
and at its discretion with any Interbank or other exchange market where
such business is then usually transacted or at a public auction or private
sale, and FXCH may purchase the whole or any part thereof free from any
right of redemption. Trader shall at all times be liable for the payment
of any deficit balance of Trader upon demand by FXCH and in all cases, Trader
shall be liable for any deficiency remaining in Trader’s account(s)
in the event of the liquidation thereof in whole or in part by FXCH or by
Trader. In the event the proceeds realized pursuant to this authorization
are insufficient for the payment of all liabilities of Trader due to FXCH,
trader shall promptly pay upon demand, the deficit and all unpaid liabilities,
together with interest thereon equal to three (3) percentage points above
the then prevailing prime rate at FXCH’s principal bank or the maximum
interest rate allowed by law, whichever is lower, and all costs of collection,
including attorney’s fees, witness fees, travel expenses and the like.
In the event FXCH incurs expenses other than for the collection of deficits,
with respect to any of the account(s) of Trader, Trader agrees to pay such
expenses.
7. STATEMENT AND CONFIRMATION. Reports of the confirmation of orders and
statements of accounts for Trader shall be deemed correct and shall be conclusive
and binding upon Trader if not objected to immediately upon receipt and
confirmed in writing within (1) day after transmittal to Trader by mail
or otherwise. Margin calls shall be conclusive and binding unless objected
to immediately in writing. Written objections on Trader’s part shall
be directed to Foreign Exchange Clearing House by fax: +41 127 42753. Failure
to object shall be deemed ratification of all actions taken by FXCH or FXCH’s
agents prior to Trader’s receipt of said reports. Trader’s failure
to receive a trade confirmation shall not relieve Trader of the obligation
to object as set out herein.
8. COMMUNICATIONS. Reports, statements, notices and any other communications
may be transmitted such address as Trader may from time to time designate
in writing to FXCH. All communications so sent, whether by fax, e-mail or
otherwise, shall be deemed transmitted by FXCH when deposited, or when received
by a transmitting agent, and deemed delivered to Trader personally, whether
actually received by Trader or not.
9. FXCH RESPONSIBILITIES. FXCH will not be responsible for delays in the
transmission of orders due to a breakdown or failure of transmission or
communication facilities, electrical power outage or for any other cause
beyond FXCH’s control or anticipation. FXCH shall only be liable for
its actions directly attributable to negligence, willful default or fraud
on the part of FXCH. FXCH shall not be liable for losses arising from the
default of any agent or any other party used by FXCH under this agreement.
As OTC is not an exchange traded market, prices at which FXCH deals at or
quotes may or may not be similar to prices at which other OTC market makers
deal at or quote.
10. CURRENCY FLUCTUATION RISK. If Trader directs FXCH to enter into any
currency Forex transaction: (a) any profit or loss arising as a result of
a fluctuation in the exchange rate affecting such currency will be entirely
for Trader’s account and risk; (b) all initial and subsequent deposits
for margin purposes shall be made in U.S. dollars, in such amounts as FXCH
may in its sole discretion require; and (c) FXCH is authorized to convert
funds in Trader’s account for margin into and from such foreign currency
at a rate of exchange determined by FXCH in its sole discretion on the basis
of the then prevailing money market rates.
11. RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Trader acknowledges that investment in leveraged
and non-leveraged transactions is speculative, involves a high degree of
risk, and is appropriate only for persons who can assume risk of loss of
their entire margin deposit. Trader understands that because of the low
margin normally required in OTC trading, price changes in OTC may result
in significant losses. Trader warrants that Trader is willing and able,
financially and otherwise, to assume the risk of OTC trading, and in consideration
of FXCH’s carrying his/her account(s), Trader agrees not to hold FXCH
responsible for losses incurred through following its trading recommendations
or suggestions or those of its employees, agents or representatives. Trader
recognizes that guarantees of profit or freedom from loss are impossible
of performance in OTC trading. Trader acknowledges that Trader has received
no such guarantees from FXCH or from any of its representatives or any introducing
agent or other entity with whom Trader is conducting his/her FXCH account
and has not entered into this agreement in consideration of or in reliance
upon any such guarantees or similar representations.
12. TRADING RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) Trader acknowledges that (I) any market
recommendations and information communicated to Trader by FXCH or by any
person within the company, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any OTC contract, (II) such recommendation and information,
although based upon information obtained form sources believed by FXCH to
be reliable, may be based solely on a broker’s opinion and that such
information may be incomplete and may be unverified, and (III) FXCH makes
no representation, warranty or guarantee as to, and shall not be responsible
for, the accuracy or completeness of any information or trading recommendation
furnished to Trader. Trader acknowledges that FXCH and/or its officers,
directors, affiliates, associates, stockholders or representatives may have
a position in or may intend to buy or sell currencies, which are the subject
of market recommendations furnished to Trader, and that the market position
of FXCH or any such officer, director, affiliate, associate, stockholder
or representative may not be consistent with the recommendations furnished
to Trader by FXCH. Trader acknowledges that FXCH makes no representations
concerning the tax implications or treatment of contracts; and, (b) Trader
further acknowledges that should Trader grant trading authority or control
over Trader’s account to a third party ("Trading Agent"),
whether on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, FXCH shall in no
way be responsible for reviewing Trader’s choice of such Trading Agent
nor making any recommendations with respect thereto. Trader understands
that FXCH makes no warranties or representations concerning the Trading
Agent, which FXCH shall not be responsible for any loss to Trader occasioned
by the actions of the Trading Agent and that FXCH does not, by implication
or otherwise, endorse or approve of the operating methods of the Trading
Agent. If Trader gives Trading Agent authority to exercise any of its rights
over Trader’s account(s), Trader understands that Trader does so at
Trader’s own risk.
13. TRADER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Trader represents and warrants
that: (a) Trader is of sound mind, legal age and legal competence; and,
(b) No person other than Trader has or will have an interest in Trader’s
account(s); and, (c) Trader hereby warrants that regardless of any subsequent
determination to the contrary, Trader is suitable to trade OTC and is a
sophisticated institution and/or institutional participant; and, (d) Trader
is not now an employee of any exchange, any corporation in which any exchange
owns a majority of the capital stock, any member of any exchange and/or
firm registered on any exchange, or any bank, trust, or insurance company,
and in the event that Trader becomes so employed, Trader will promptly notify
FXCH at its home office in writing of such employment; and, (e) All the
information provided in the information portion of this booklet is true,
correct and complete as of the date hereof and Trader will notify FXCH promptly
of any changes in such information.
14. DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION. The Trader represents and warrants
that the financial information disclosed to FXCH in this document is an
accurate representation of the Trader’s current financial condition.
The Trader represents and warrants that the Trader has very carefully considered
the portion of the Trader’s assets which the Trader considers to be
Risk Capital. The Trader recognizes that Risk Capital is the amount of money
the Trader is willing to put at risk and if lost would not, in any way,
change the Trader’s lifestyle. The Trader agrees to immediately inform
FXCH if the Trader’s financial condition changes in such a way to
reduce the Trader’s Net Worth, Liquid Assets and/or Risk Capital.
15. NO GUARANTEES. Trader acknowledges that Trader has no separate agreement
with Trader’s broker or any FXCH employee or agent regarding the trading
in Trader’s FXCH account, including any agreement to guarantee profits
or limit losses in Trader’s account. Trader understands that Trader
must authorize every transaction prior to its execution unless Trader has
delegated discretion to another party by signing FXCH’s limited trading
authorization, and any disputed transactions must be brought to the attention
of FXCH’s Compliance Officer pursuant to the notice requirements of
this Trader Agreement. Trader agrees to indemnify and hold FXCH harmless
form all damages or liability resulting form Trader’s failure to immediately
notify FXCH’s Compliance Officer of any of the occurrences referred
to herein. All notices required under this section shall be sent to FXCH
at its home office.
16. JOINT ACCOUNTS. All transactions correspond to the "Trader Account
Letter" and "Trader Agreement". Each tenant has authority:
a) To trade for the account with restraint to the agreements of the account,
b) To receive all correspondence and documents in respect to the account,
c) To receive or withdraw money from the account, d) To execute agreements
relating to the account, and e) To deal with FXCH fully. FXCH has the authority
to require joint action by the parties of the account in matters of the
account. FXCH has possession over the security of the account individually
or jointly. If a death occurs to one or more of the tenants, FXCH shall
be notified in writing and shown proof of a death certificate. All expenses
due at the date of notification shall be charged to the account. Unless
Joint Account Allocation Addendum is completed, then each tenant is presumed
to have equal share.
17. NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT. No provision of this Agreement may be waived
or amended unless the waiver or amendment is in writing and signed by both
Trader and an authorized officer of FXCH. No waiver or amendment of this
Agreement may be implied from any course of dealing between the parties
or from any failure by FXCH or its agents to assert its rights under this
Agreement on any occasion or series of occasions. No oral agreements or
instructions to the contrary shall be recognized or enforceable. This instrument
and the attachments hereto embody the entire agreement of the parties, superseding
any and all prior written and oral agreements and there are no other terms,
conditions or obligations other than those contained herein.
18. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement, the rights and obligations
of the parties hereto, and any judicial or administrative action or proceeding
arising directly or indirectly hereunder or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby, whether brought by Trader or FXCH, shall be governed
by, construed and enforced in all respects by the laws of the Dominica.
19. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be continuous and shall cover,
individually and collectively, all accounts of Trader at any time opened
or reopened with FXCH irrespective of any change or changes at any time
in the personnel of FXCH or its successors, assigns, or affiliates. This
Agreement including all authorizations, shall inure to the benefit of FXCH
and its successors and assigns, whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise,
and shall be binding upon Trader and/or the estate, executor, trustees,
administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of Trader.
Trader hereby ratifies all transactions with FXCH effected prior to the
date of this Agreement, and agrees that the rights and obligations of Trader
in respect thereto shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.
20. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall continue in effect until termination,
and may be terminated by Trader at any time when Trader has no open Currency
position(s) and no liabilities held by or owed to FXCH upon the actual receipt
by FXCH at its home office of written notice of termination, or at any time
whatsoever by FXCH upon the transmittal of written notice of termination
to Trader; provided, that such termination shall not affect any transactions
previously entered into and shall not relieve either party of any obligations
set out in this agreement nor shall it relieve Trader of any obligations
arising out of any deficit balance.
21. INDEMNIFICATION. Trader agrees to indemnify and hold FXCH, its affiliates,
employees, agents, successors and assigns harmless from and against any
and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney’s
fees, incurred by FXCH arising out of Trader’s failure to fully and
timely perform Trader’s agreements herein or should any of the representations
and warranties fail to be true and correct. Trader also agrees to pay promptly
to FXCH all damages, costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees,
incurred by FXCH in the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Agreement
and any other agreements between FXCH and Trader.
22. TERMS AND HEADINGS. The term " FXCH " shall be deemed to include
Foreign Exchange Clearing House Ltd, its divisions, its successors and assigns;
the term "Trader" shall mean the party (or parties) executing
the Agreement; and the term "Agreement" shall include all other
agreements and authorizations executed by Trader in connection with the
maintenance of Trader’s account with FXCH regardless of when executed.
The paragraph headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of
reference only and are not deemed to limit the applicability or affect the
meaning of any of its provisions.
23. RECORDINGS. Trader agrees and acknowledges that all conversations regarding
Trader’s account(s) between Trader and FXCH personnel may be electronically
recorded with or without the use of an automatic tone warning device. Trader
further agrees to the use of such recordings and transcripts thereof as
evidence by either party in connection with any dispute or proceeding that
may arise involving Trader or FXCH. Trader understands that FXCH destroys
such recordings at regular intervals in accordance with FXCH’s established
business procedures and Trader hereby consents to such destruction.
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