Set Up Fees:
The set up fee is
US$500.
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About the Brokerage Firm:
The online discount
brokerage accounts are established through our correspondent online
discount brokerage firm in Panama City, Republic of Panama. The
brokerage firm is an NASD registered, licensed and insured international
financial institution. All securities and cash deposits are held
in custody by one of the worlds largest international clearing
firms. Each account is insured through the SIPC (Securities Investor
Protection Corporation) up to US$500,000 and carries additional
insurance up to US$99.5 million through a major international
insurance carrier.
The brokers/financial advisors are English
or Spanish speaking, NASD registered, licensed brokers who can
provide you with sound investment advice for investing in mutual
funds, stocks, bonds, options, money markets, etc. They mainly
trade on the US and Canadian stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX,
Toronto, etc.), however, they can trade on most major securities
exchanges around the globe.
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Trade Fees:
Trade fees vary
depending on the trade amount, type of security traded, and the
stock exchange traded on. We cannot provide a fees list for trade
fees since it varies so much from security types and from one
market to another, however, we can say that their discount brokerage
fees range from US$50 to US$75 per trade depending on the security
traded and the market it is traded on. However, when trading no-load
mutual funds, the fund company will generally cover the trade
fee.
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Account Features:
Each account includes
an optional USD checkbook, Internet access, and MasterCard Debit
Card.
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Debit Card:
Annual fee for the
Visa Debit Card is US$75. There are no transaction fees charged
for ATM cash withdrawals. You must have a minimum balance of US$25,000
in order to qualify for a debit card, however, you do not need
to maintain US$25,000 in the account during the use of the debit
card.
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USD Check Book:
The USD checkbook
is used to make payments by check to anyone around the globe.
The checks are internationally accepted by most banks around the
globe. The checkbook will be provided once the initial minimum
deposit of US$3000 is made.
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Internet Access:
Internet access
is provided so you can access your account information online
and begin trading using a secured password and userID.
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Currency:
Funds can only be
held in USD. Any transfers received in other currencies will be
immediately converted to USD prior to entering the account.
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Documentation Requirements:
The following
documentation is required:
A. Photocopy
of passport for each signatory. The photocopy of passport
should be notarized, and should include the photo of the person,
the personal details (name, date of birth, passport number, etc.),
and the signature. The photocopy should be clear and legible.
Note:
If a passport is not available, a notarized photocopy of a valid
government issued drivers license may be substituted as long as
it has your signature, personal details, and photo.
B. One (1) Financial Reference Letter. The financial
reference letter can be from any bank, brokerage firm, credit
union, insurance company, trust company, or finance company. The
letter should be on the financial institutions letterhead, and
should include the signature of an official, and the contact information
(address, telephone, fax, email, etc.). There is no specific format
that the reference letter must be written in, however, we have
provided an example below for your reference.
Example
of Financial Reference Letter
* Documentation
requirements are subject to change without notice.
** Brokerage firms other than our correspondent brokers may require
other documentation.
C. Account Applications: You must also sign
the account applications.
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Minimum Deposit Requirement:
The minimum account
opening deposit is US$3000, which should be made by USD check
or wire transfer. After the account is set up, additional deposits
may be made by USD check, securities transfer, or by wire transfer.
We will forward you the check deposit, securities transfer, and
wire transfer instructions once the account is set up.
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Miscellaneous Fees *:
- Account
Opening Fee: Free w/ purchase of entity, otherwise US$500
- Wire Transfer In: US$15
- Wire Transfer Out: US$40 **
- Internal Transfer: No charge***
- Margin Extensions: US$50 per event
- Returned Checks: US$40 per event
- Stop Payments: US$20 per event
- Retail Confirmation Fee: US$7 per confirmation
- Inactive Account Custody Fee: US$50 per account per year
- Inactive Account Mutual Funds Only: US$25
- Personal Gold Pro-Plus Account: US$75
- Corporate Gold Pro-Plus Account: US$150
- Copy of Paid Check or MC draft: US$2.50
- ATM Access: US$0.75 per transaction
- Check Book (200 checks): US$10
- Foreign Check Deposit: US$25 ****
* Fees are subject
to change without prior notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy
of the above published fees.
** Third party
wire transfers are not permitted. Wire transfers out are only
permitted to accounts with the same name. For example, "Joe
Smith" can only wire funds to another account with the beneficiary
name "Joe Smith". For payments to third parties, you
must use the checkbook or MasterCard debit card. We recommend
that if you need to make payments to third parties by wire transfer,
you should set up a bank account instead of a brokerage account.
*** Internal
transfers (journals) to accounts within the same institution are
permitted.
**** Acceptable
deposits are USD Checks (personal or bank certified checks), wire
transfers, or publicly traded securities. Unacceptable deposits
are cash, money orders, travelers checks, double endorsed checks,
foreign items/thrift withdrawal orders, returned checks, and checks
referring to more than one account number.
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Set Up Procedures:
A.
Submit an Online Application - Click on "Order Now",
and complete an online application, then hit "submit".
B. Submit
Payment - Payment can be made by Bank Wire Transfer,
Western Union Money Transfer, E-Gold, USD Check, or USD International
Money Order.
C. Receive
Documents - Once we receive payment for the structure,
we will forward you the brokerage account applications for your
signature. You should sign the account applications where indicated,
and forward them back to us along with the required documentation
and initial deposit check.
D. Account
is Set Up - When we receive the signed applications,
the account applications will be forwarded to the brokerage firm.
The account number will generally be provided within 5 business
days from the date the documents are submitted to the brokerage
firm.
E. Begin
Using Account - You will receive the complete account
protocol for making deposits, executing trades, contact information
of the brokerage firm, etc.
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