Account Opening FAQs

1) How do I open an account?
2) What supporting documents are required?
3) Can I open a joint account?
4) Can I trade CFDs through an existing SIPP account?
5) Can I use Physical Positions as collateral on my account?
6) How long does it take to open an account?
7) What is the minimum amount I can deposit to open my account?
8) How do I fund my account?
9) What are the trading costs?
10) How do I find out margin rates?
11) How can I trade on my account?

1) How do I open an account?

Individuals and corporate entities can apply for an account by completing our forms online, downloading a PDF version of our forms, or by completing a posted application pack. The account forms should be signed and returned to us. To open the account as quickly as possible we will accept faxed/ scanned copies of the account forms with the originals to follow at a later date. *

2) What supporting documents are required?

For UK Individuals it may be possible to identify you using Experian. If you would like us to carry out an Experian check please contact our sales team on 0207 144 5678 who will be happy to advise.
For UK individuals who aren’t verified by Experian and for Individuals based out side of the UK we would require:

A certified copy of an ID document, such as a passport or driving licence
A certified copy of address verification such as utility bill or a bank statement from within the last three months.

For Corporate Entities we will require:

A Certified copy of the companies Memorandum and Articles of Association
A certified copy of the Certificate incorporation
Certified List of Directors
Certified List of Authorised signatories
Certified Share register
Recent Audited accounts
ID documents for any shareholders with a 25% or more interest
ID documents for each individual who has signed the account opening forms to verify their signatures

For UK registered companies we maybe able to obtain your documents from companies house, to find out more please contact our sales team on 0207 144 5678.

3) Can I open a joint account?

It is possible to open a joint account, we will require account opening forms for each party who wishes to be on the account, along with ID and Address verification, and a letter signed by each of the parties confirming that they wish to hold a joint account

For further information please contact the sales team.

4) Can I trade CFDs through an existing SIPP account?

Yes we are able to contract with certain SIPP provider’s to enable you to use your SIPP account to trade CFDs through. To find out which SIPP providers we can contract with and for further information on how to open an account to trade CFDs through your SIPP account please feel free to our sales team.

5) Can I use Physical Positions as collateral on my account?

We are happy to use physical stock as collateral on your CFD account to trade with. The value of the stock will be ‘haircut’ to allow for the possibility of price movements. For further information please contact the sales team

6) How long does it take to open an account?

Once we have received the all of the required documentation we aim to get the account approved in 24 hours. Once your account is approved you will be advised of your account number

7) What is the minimum amount I can deposit to open my account?

To open a CFD account with GNI touch a minimum deposit of £5,000 is required.

8) How do I fund my account?

Once the account is open the account can be funded either through a bank transfer, or by taking payment from a debit card. Your account executive will explain how you can make payment once the account is approved.

9) What are the trading costs?

Please click here to see our current commission charges

10) How do I find out margin rates?

To find out a current margin rate on a stock please click here

11) How can I trade on my account?

You can trade on your account through GNI touch Platform one of the best trading platforms available. For a test drive of the platform please click here. Or you can trade over the phone by speaking to one of our highly experience account handlers who will be allocated to looking after your account .

* For individual and corporate accounts that are classified as a high risk rating the original documentation before the account can be funded.