Overview
The Source of Income section on the Verification page asks where the funds you will use for trading come from. This is a standard regulatory requirement.
You can select more than one option if multiple sources apply. Please answer honestly — your answer is confidential and used only for compliance purposes.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the steps below to complete this process:
Available options and what they mean
- Salary — regular income from employment.
- Inheritance — money or assets you inherited.
- Savings — money you have accumulated over time.
- Investments — returns from stocks, bonds, real estate, or other investments.
- Allowance — a regular monetary allowance (e.g., from a family member).
- Gift — money given to you as a gift.
- Loan — money borrowed from a bank or lender.
- From Family — funds contributed by family members.
- Annual Income — annual income (e.g., from self-employment or business).
- Pension — retirement or pension income.
How to choose
- Choose the option or options that best describe where your trading funds come from.
- If multiple sources apply, select more than one.
- If you are unsure, pick the option that describes the majority of your trading capital.
- For unusual situations, our compliance team can advise via live chat.
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues, the most common causes and fixes are listed below.
None of the options fit your situation
- Choose the option that describes the majority of your trading funds. For unusual situations, contact Customer Experience via live chat before submitting.
You realised you selected the wrong option after submitting
- Contact Customer Experience via live chat. The team can advise on how to update the declaration or resubmit if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I select multiple sources?
A: Yes. If multiple sources apply — for example, both Salary and Savings — you can select more than one option.
Q: Is my Source of Income shared with anyone?
A: Your answer is confidential and used only for compliance purposes in line with our regulatory obligations.
Q: Does my choice affect the size of deposit I can make?
A: The declaration itself does not set a limit, but it forms part of our regulatory checks. Larger or unusual deposits may prompt additional review regardless of the option chosen.
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