NZProfessional account
Become a professional trader and access exclusive benefits.
What is a professional account?
A professional trading account is designed for experienced traders equipped to trade derivatives with low margin requirements. To apply for a professional account, traders need to meet certain criteria and be fully aware of the risks associated with leveraged trading.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible to become a ThinkMarkets Pro client you must meet the criteria of one of the two eligibility tests below:
Investment business and activity
1
Your principal business involves financial products, or you are a registered bank, NBDT, licensed insurer, manager of a registered scheme, derivatives issuer, or financial adviser as defined by the Act.
OR
2
You own or have owned specified financial products worth at least NZ$1 million in the past two years.
You have made transactions worth at least NZ$1 million for specified financial products in the past two years.
You have worked in an investment business and made significant investment decisions for at least two years in the last 10 years.
Eligible investor
1
You have experience in financial products, capable of assessing transaction merits, information needs, and the adequacy of provided information, and you understand the certification consequences.
Key benefits of becoming a professional trader
An experienced trader who qualifies as a Professional trader can access exclusive benefits.
Higher leverage
Trading rebates*
Dedicated account manager
Priority client support
Premium event invitations
Enjoy access to advanced tools and features
No dealing desk
Your orders are executed automatically with no manual intervention.
Stable platforms
Our trading platforms are up and running 99.87% of the time.
Fast execution
Trade markets almost instantly with fast and reliable execution.
How to apply for a professional account?
SIGN UP
APPLY
REVIEW
Our team will review your request within 24 hours and get `in touch with you.
Please complete the Wholesale Investor Certificate and provide the necessary evidence for your chosen eligibility test. Ensure the name and email you provide match those associated with your trading account.
Once you submit your request our team will review your application and get in touch with you.
Once you submit your request our team will review your application and get in touch with you.
Frequently asked questions
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What are some of the differences between a ThinkMarkets retail trading account and a ThinkMarkets Pro account?
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What if I am not eligible for a ThinkMarkets Pro account?
* Clients who trade in large volumes may be entitled to receive cash rebates.
you haven’t already.