PS19/18: Restricting contract for difference products sold to retail clients

The Financial Conduct Authority issued Policy Statement PS19/18 to implement restrictions on the sale of contract for difference (CFD) products to retail clients. This regulatory change aims to enhance consumer protection by limiting the risks associated with leveraged trading instruments for non-professional investors. The policy establishes specific requirements for firms offering these products to ensure appropriate risk disclosures and capital adequacy standards are maintained.

United Kingdom

Financial Conduct Authority

Open consultation: CP18/38

07/12/2018

Consultation closes

07/02/2019

Discussion closes

07/03/2019

Policy Statement

01/07/2019