Corporate Account

Forex trading becomes popular in many corporations as part of investment or hedging strategy.

CHOOSE YOUR ACCOUNT TYPE

Account Type	Rakuten FX Account
Commission※	$0
Spread¤	0.9 pips^# Lowest fixed spread Details
Total Cost	0.9 pips^# # Example: EUR/USD, 1 round turn trade in 10k lot size
Platform	An unparalleled platform allows speedy order execution & over 93%^ɞ high execution rate Shows real-time Reuters RSS news Applicable for desktop, mobile and web versions
No. of Currency Pairs	40 major and popular pairs
Margin for Hedging	Only 1 side requires margin Margin counts on the side requires larger amount Entry order does not require margin
Phone Dealing	No

Trading Cost# (Example: EUR/USD, 1 round turn trade in 10k lot size)

# This is an example only, all figures are for reference and calculation. Please note that commission and spread are different for different currency pairs.

CHOOSE THE DENOMINATED CURRENCY

Denominated Currency	You can choose among HKD or USD as denominated currency for your Rakuten FX account
Initial Deposit Requirement	0
Lot Size	1,000 of base currency
Pip Cost	Approx. HK$0.778^{^}, but variable to the exchange rate of USD and HKD
	* Variable according to the exchange rate USD vs. other currencies. ^ Variable according to the exchange rate of USD vs. HKD; please refer to dealing rate window of platform.

You can choose among HKD or USD as denominated currency of both Rakuten FX and Trading Station accounts.

* Variable according to the exchange rate USD vs. other currencies.
^ Variable according to the exchange rate of USD vs. HKD; please refer to dealing rate window of platform.

OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Apply Method	Details
Apply In PERSON (Recommended For HK Residents) / By POST	Rakuten Securities HK’s office is located at Unit 501, 5/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. The authorized individual (Corporate Director) applying in person please complete the account application (i) and prepare the required documents (ii – iv), then call (852) 2119-0116 to make an appointment. If apply by post, please mail all documents (i – iv) to our office. i. Completed and signed Account Application Please read the Client Agreement thoroughly before signing the account application form. The authorized individual (Corporation Director) must complete and sign all necessary pages of the Rakuten Securities HK Client Agreement. Download Account Application Download Client Agreement ii. Valid government-issued ID with photo of authorized individuals and shareholders Such as an identity card or passport. Certified copies are required for application by post. According to The Securities and Futures Ordinance, this means the photocopy of identity card or passport which is certified as a true copy by a reputable third party such as licensed solicitors, licensed accounts, bank managers and private or public notaries. (If you non-permanent resident of Hong Kong, please submit BOTH identity card and valid passport.) iii. Corporate Resolutions Original copy corporate resolution signed by one of the directors or company secretory of the company and affixed with the corporate seal of corporation. Download Corporate Resolution iv. Corporate Documents Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration (if applicable); Copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association which evidence the powers that regulate and bind the company; Details of the ownership and structure control of the company, e.g. an ownership chart signed by a director; Director register; Shareholder register or shareholder breakdown; Certified true copy of annual return or company search report at HK Company Registry issued within past 6 months (for HK incorporated company); Certified true copy of Certificate of Incumbency or equivalent issued by company registered agent within past 6 months (for overseas incorporated company); List of Authorized Signatories and copies of power of attorney (if any). Make an Appointment

Apply Method

Details

Apply In PERSON (Recommended For HK Residents) / By POST

Rakuten Securities HK’s office is located at Unit 501, 5/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. The authorized individual (Corporate Director) applying in person please complete the account application (i) and prepare the required documents (ii – iv), then call (852) 2119-0116 to make an appointment. If apply by post, please mail all documents (i – iv) to our office.

- i. Completed and signed Account Application
  Please read the Client Agreement thoroughly before signing the account application form. The authorized individual (Corporation Director) must complete and sign all necessary pages of the Rakuten Securities HK Client Agreement.
  Download Account Application Download Client Agreement
- ii. Valid government-issued ID with photo of authorized individuals and shareholders
  Such as an identity card or passport. Certified copies are required for application by post.
  According to The Securities and Futures Ordinance, this means the photocopy of identity card or passport which is certified as a true copy by a reputable third party such as licensed solicitors, licensed accounts, bank managers and private or public notaries.
  (If you non-permanent resident of Hong Kong, please submit BOTH identity card and valid passport.)
- iii. Corporate Resolutions
  Original copy corporate resolution signed by one of the directors or company secretory of the company and affixed with the corporate seal of corporation.
  Download Corporate Resolution
- iv. Corporate Documents
  - Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration (if applicable);
  - Copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association which evidence the powers that regulate and bind the company;
  - Details of the ownership and structure control of the company, e.g. an ownership chart signed by a director;
  - Director register;
  - Shareholder register or shareholder breakdown;
  - Certified true copy of annual return or company search report at HK Company Registry issued within past 6 months (for HK incorporated company);
  - Certified true copy of Certificate of Incumbency or equivalent issued by company registered agent within past 6 months (for overseas incorporated company);
  - List of Authorized Signatories and copies of power of attorney (if any).
    Make an Appointment

You can apply in person by visiting our office in Central or by mailing your application with the required documents.

Next step

^	Rakuten Securities was ranked as the world’s fifth largest retail forex broker by volume in August 2017 from Finance Magnates.
Ŧ	Only available for clients who hold a Rakuten FX account.
¤	Fixed spreads are offered in Rakuten FX account during at least 95% of the time of the monthly core-time trading period (8am to 2am HKT of every trading day). However it is not guaranteed and it shall not apply to the extreme markets circumstances, include but not limit to low liquidity, high volatility, news events and public holidays. During extreme markets circumstances, spreads may widen beyond the offered spreads. Please always refer to the trading platforms for the most updated spreads.
ɞ	Order execution rate is calculated based on the AS Streaming and Streaming trading orders in 10k or less order size with lower than 1 pip slippage setting in which were executed during the period between Jan 1 to Nov 1, 2017.
§	Rakuten Securities HK offers Trading Station platform through its partner FXCM.
※	Commission is charged per trade side on both open trade(s) and close trade(s). All commission fees may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice. Please always refer to the most updated Schedule of Standard Fees and Charges.
ʊ	MARKETSPEED FX platform is the winner of “Online Forex Trading Platform” by Good Design Award in 2012.

To safeguard your trading account(s), you are highly recommended to set a strong password and change it regularly.

When executing customers’ trades, Rakuten Securities HK can be compensated in several ways, which include, but are not limited to: charging fixed lot-based commissions at the open and close of a trade, adding a markup to the spreads, acting as a counterparty in the transactions. As a result, Rakuten Securities HK’s interests may be in conflict with yours.

Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Limited (“Rakuten Securities HK” SFC CE Number: AIM232) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rakuten Securities, Inc. (*) Rakuten Securities, Inc., one of the major online brokers in Japan, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Rakuten, Inc. (TOKYO: 4755).
The risk of loss in leveraged foreign exchange trading can be substantial. You may not be suitable as you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Leverage can work against you. Placing contingent orders, such as “stop-loss” or “stop-limit” orders, will not necessarily limit losses to the intended amounts. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in light of your own financial position and investment objectives. Do not speculate with capital that you cannot afford to lose. If you decide to trade products offered by Rakuten Securities HK, you must read and understand the information and disclosure provided by Rakuten Securities HK. Rakuten Securities HK may provide general commentary which is not intended as investment advice and must not be construed as such. Seek advice from a separate financial advisor. Rakuten Securities HK and Rakuten Group assumes no liability for errors, inaccuracies or omissions; does not warrant the accuracy, completeness of information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these materials. Read and understand the Terms and Conditions on Rakuten Securities HK’s website prior to taking further action.
Information Security on Internet: To protect your privacy, do not access your trading account via public or shared computer or save your password locally in any computer or mobile device after logging in. Rakuten Securities HK will never ask you to send any of your personal information such as account number and password to us directly via e-mails.
(*)Company Registration ID (in Japan): Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments Firms) No.195