Detailed information regarding the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) new rules applicable to retail clients trading CFDs can be found in the IBKR Knowledge Base pages below.
The rules consist of:
- CFD leverage limits;
- A margin close out rule on a per account basis;
- Negative balance protection on a per account basis;
- A restriction on the incentives offered to trade CFDs; and
- A standardized risk warning.
See the Overview of ESMA CFD Rules Implementation at IBKR (UK) - Retail Investors Only and the Overview of Central Bank of Ireland CFD Rules Implementation for Retail Clients at IBIE.
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