personal details for trading platforms

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FatLazyContractor replied

5 February 2016, 07:33
Originally posted by greenlake View Post

Non-EU service providers ask far fewer questions....

Comes with a happy ending?
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greenlake replied

4 February 2016, 23:11
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

A sentence -
"Money laundering regulations, which is now an EU directive"

Non-EU service providers ask far fewer questions....
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DimPrawn replied

4 February 2016, 22:50
If you're looking for a brilliant trading tip I got this from a big hedge fund:

Please keep it to yourselves.
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clearedforlanding replied

4 February 2016, 21:07
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

They need ID yes, but I tend to use driver's licence and utility bill for address.

If they want to see a bank statement I've got an account with like £10 in I use for ID purposes only.

That is an excellent idea.
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SpontaneousOrder replied

4 February 2016, 20:34
Thanks. I hate the fact that these days I'm essentially giving enough info to random people that they could kill me off and assume my identity :s
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SueEllen replied

4 February 2016, 20:21
Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View Post

Is it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?

A sentence -
"Money laundering regulations, which is now an EU directive"

In general any financial transactions where you can gain money (which means insurance doesn't have to comply) mean the financial firm needs to be able to identify who you are.
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darmstadt replied

4 February 2016, 20:16
Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View Post

Is it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?

Yes, if its here: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) - Live
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DimPrawn replied

4 February 2016, 19:57
They need ID yes, but I tend to use driver's licence and utility bill for address.

If they want to see a bank statement I've got an account with like £10 in I use for ID purposes only.
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SpontaneousOrder started a topic personal details for trading platforms

4 February 2016, 19:31
personal details for trading platforms

Is it normal to have to send over a copy of your passport when signing up for a trading account?
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