Hong Kong SFC regulations require Interactive Brokers to complete a signature verification before an account can be opened, in order to validate a client's identity.
Signature Verification Methods Available:
- Option 1 - Visit our Hong Kong office in Admiralty or Kwun Tong. Our representative will verify your identity document, signature, and provide the Hong Kong Acknowledgement Form for your completion.
- Option 2 - Send us a professionally certified copy of your identification document and the Hong Kong Acknowledgement Form. Complete the Acknowledgement Form with a working professional (such as Notary Public, Practicing Lawyer, Practicing Certified Public Accountant, or SFC licensed person), send us scanned copies and submit the originals by post.
- Option 3 - Post us a copy of your identification document and the Hong Kong Acknowledgement Form along with a personal check for funding purposes of no less than HK$10,000.00 issued from a Hong Kong bank account in your name. The check signature must match the signature on the Acknowledgement Form.
- Option 4 - Link your trading account to your Hong Kong bank account (Note: All deposits and withdrawals will be restricted to the verified account(s) and to HKD, CNH & USD currencies.)
Please Note
- Option 4 is the fastest available method. Currencies and bank account restrictions can be removed after your account has been opened by completing another Signature Verification method.
- If you plan to make fund transfers in currencies other than HKD, CNH, or USD, or to/from a non-Hong Kong Bank account, Option 4 should not be selected. If you need further support, please contact Client Services.
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