CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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To be eligible to become a ThinkMarkets Pro client you need to meet at least one of the following:
When determining your net assets please remember to include the following:
When determining your gross income please remember to include the following:
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Please email [email protected] with a copy of the current certificate from a qualified accountant confirming your eligibility and request an upgrade to Pro.
As soon as we receive your upgrade request and certification our team will review and will get in touch with you. We aim to review your request within 24 hours.
ThinkMarkets retail accounts are subject to regulatory restrictions and proposed protections afforded to retail clients such as maximum leverage ratio limits and margin close-out levels. ThinkMarkets Pro accounts are treated and classified as wholesales clients as defined in the Corporations Act 2001, as such they are not subject to retail restrictions and are assumed to have a certain level of knowledge and understanding. ThinkMarkets is also not required to give ThinkMarkets Pro clients a Product Services Guide or Financial Services Guide.
All client funds are segregated from our own funds and held in top-tier Australian banks including Westpac and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
No changes will apply to the tax status if you upgrade from a ThinkMarkets retail account to a ThinkMarkets Pro account.
It’s simple, you can create an account online in 3 easy steps here.
Yes, a qualified accountant will need to certify your eligibility, this is a requirement of the Corporations Act 2001. You can download the certificate for your accountant to certify here.
Professional Body
Declared Membership Classifications
The Institute of Charted Accountants in Australia
CA, ACA and FCA
CPA Australia
CPA and FCPA
Institution of Public Accountants (IPA)
AIPA, MIPA and FIPA
Eligible foreign professional bodies
Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zeland;
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants;
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (United Kingdom);
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland;
The Instute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
Under ASIC's declaration a person is also a qualified accountant if they are a member of one of the eligible foreign professional bodies listed and they:
have at least three years' practical experience in accounting or auditing, an
are only providing a certificate for the purpose of ss708(8)(c) and 761G(7)(c) of the Corporations Act to a person who is resident in the same country (other than Australia) as the investor.
We’ll contact you by email to confirm when your application has been successful, we aim to do this within 24 hours of you submitting an upgrade.
You will still be able to trade with ThinkMarkets as a retail client with access to the same trading platforms and product range. ThinkMarkets prides itself on offering value for money to all its clients.
Yes of course, you can call us on +61 3 9093 3400 or contact us via Live Chat or [email protected] to arrange a call back.
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High volume traders can access bespoke rates and rebates along with experienced account managers.
ThinkMarkets Pro account holder’s funds continue to be held in segregated accounts at tier-one banks including Westpac and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by some of the most trusted regulatory bodies including ASIC in Australia, FCA in the United Kingdom and the FSCA in South Africa.