You can grant the power of attorney (PoA) of your account to someone else by giving them access.
What is PoA and what can be done with this access?
A power of attorney (PoA) is the authorization given by the account holder to a person allowing them to get access to the account, and perform actions such as placing trades, instructing cash withdrawals, etc.
Who can be granted a power of attorney (PoA)?
You can grant PoA to one of the following:
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First-line family members, such as spouse, parent, siblings, and children. We will request documentation to verify the relationship.
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Family in a direct upward and downward moving line, i.e. between grandparents and grandchildren.
- Only VIP clients can issue a PoA to a non-family member. This is only possible if the purpose and role of attorney is known and they dont have an account under an Introducing Broker (IB) or a Money Manager (MM) in addition to their direct account.
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A licensed financial entity, meaning a legal entity that possesses a financial license.
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Persons with disabilities*, through their legal guardian, can issue a PoA to a non-family member. This is only possible if the purpose and role of attorney is known and they dont have an account under an Introducing Broker (IB) or a Money Manager (MM) in addition to their direct account.
*Persons with a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with various barriers, may inhibit them from fully and effectively participating in society on an equal basis with others.
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What valid documentation of a relationship do you need to provide?
You will need to provide valid documentation as proof of your relationship with your PoA holder:
- Between parents and children: A birth certificate or other official document that shows the first line family relationship.
- Between spouses: A marriage certificate or other official documents recognizing the marriage.
- Between grandchildren and grandparents: The grandchildren must document their first upward line relationship with their parents in the form of a birth certificate or other official documents. The grandparents must document their first downward line relationship with their children in the same way, via a birth certificate or other official documents.
- Between siblings: A birth certificate or other official document that shows the first line family relationship.
- For VIP clients and clients with disabilities who issue a PoA to a non-family member, the relationship between the account holder and the attorney and the purpose of the PoA must be clear.
How can you request a PoA?
Submit your request to grant a PoA by navigating to the main menu > Request account services > Request Power of Attorney
What does the attorney need to provide?
The attorney must provide:
- A valid proof of identity with signature.
- An email address other than the account holder's email address.
- A valid proof of residence, if the PoA holder is employed by you.