Risk Disclosure
Margin trading FX and CFDs involves high risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please carefully review the risks below, ensure you understand trading mechanisms, and seek independent advice if necessary.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Target Audience
This document is intended for all clients and users of No Dealing Desk services. It describes material risks associated with trading and using our technologies. This list is not exhaustive: market conditions may change, and new risk factors may emerge. Please review this document periodically.
Important Warning
Margin trading can result in rapid loss of funds exceeding initial expectations. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
General Warnings and Legal Disclaimers
- Leveraged trading can lead to rapid loss of funds, exceeding initial expectations.
- Past results do not guarantee future performance. Value and returns can both increase and decrease.
- We do not provide investment advice. Any educational materials are not individual recommendations.
- Availability of instruments and services depends on your jurisdiction and client status.
Key Risk Categories
Market (Price) Risk
Sharp price movements, news events, and macroeconomic developments can lead to substantial losses, especially when using leverage.
Adverse market changes may occur faster than you can close a position, resulting in losses exceeding your initial investment.
Key Considerations
- • Market volatility can increase dramatically during news events
- • Economic announcements can cause sudden price movements
- • Geopolitical events may create unpredictable market conditions
Liquidity and Volatility Risk
During news events or thin market conditions, spreads widen, volume at best levels decreases, and price gaps occur. Orders may execute at significantly different prices than expected (gap risk).
Overnight/weekend gaps are particularly likely for CFDs on indices/commodities and FX during session openings.
Gap Risk Examples
- • Weekend gaps in FX markets due to global events
- • Index gaps at market open following overnight news
- • Commodity price jumps due to supply disruptions
Execution Risk and NDD Specifics
The NDD/A-book model eliminates conflicts of interest with the broker but does not eliminate market risks. Orders are routed to external liquidity providers/ECNs.
Slippage can be positive or negative. Positive slippage is passed to the client; negative slippage is limited by acceptable deviation parameters (see Execution Policy).
Last Look Mechanism
Some providers use the right to reject trades when market conditions deteriorate. We account for rejection statistics and delays in routing, however rejection is possible and leads to re-routing or cancellation.
Credit/Counterparty Risk
Risk of non-performance by third parties (payment providers, banks, liquidity providers). We apply counterparty selection and monitoring measures, but cannot completely eliminate this risk.
Mitigation Measures
- • Diversified liquidity provider network
- • Regular counterparty credit assessments
- • Segregated client fund storage
Currency and Conversion Risk
When trading and settling in different currencies, additional profits/losses may occur due to FX rate fluctuations and conversion fees.
Base currency exposure affects your account value even when not actively trading FX pairs.
Interest Risk and Swaps (Rollover Costs)
When rolling positions to the next day, swaps/financing are charged/credited. Rates change and may be negative for you. During periods of high volatility, rates can change dramatically.
Swap Rate Factors
- • Central bank interest rate differentials
- • Market liquidity conditions
- • Holiday and weekend adjustments
Operational and Technological Risk
Platform failures (MetaTrader 5, FIX API, cTrader), bridge issues, data center outages, network problems, power failures, and cyber incidents can cause delays or inability to execute operations.
Loss of account access due to forgotten passwords/2FA or device compromise is your responsibility. Never share passwords or 2FA codes with anyone.
Security Best Practices
- • Use strong, unique passwords
- • Enable two-factor authentication
- • Keep devices and software updated
- • Monitor account activity regularly
Legal/Regulatory/Tax Risk
Changes in legislation, sanctions, regulatory requirements may restrict access to instruments/platforms/withdrawals. Tax obligations are the client's responsibility; consequences of incomplete payment are on the client's side.
Regulatory Compliance
We operate under FCA regulation (Reference: FRN 987654) and comply with applicable sanctions regimes. Services may be restricted based on jurisdiction and regulatory requirements.
Instrument-Specific Risks
FX (Foreign Exchange)
High sensitivity to macro data and central bank policies. Spread widening during news events.
Indices/Stocks (via CFD)
Corporate events, opening gaps, dividend adjustments affect pricing.
Metals/Commodities
Geopolitical factors, seasonality, high gap risk during market closures.
Crypto Assets (if available)
Extreme volatility, liquidity regimes, technological and regulatory risks.
NDD and Composite Liquidity Specifics
No Conflict of Interest
We are not a counterparty to your trades. Our NDD/A-book model ensures alignment with client interests.
Composite Liquidity aggregates quotes from multiple sources, forming BBO and depth. This often improves final pricing and execution probability, but does not eliminate slippage/rejection risk during extreme volatility.
Last look and firm quote modes depend on the counterparty; we account for rejection statistics, but rejection is possible.
Client Risk Management Recommendations
Client Categorization and Appropriateness
We assess product appropriateness for retail clients through appropriateness testing. If you lack sufficient experience/knowledge, you will receive warnings.
"Professional Client" status implies reduced regulatory protection and increased responsibility.
Client Categories
- • Retail: Full regulatory protection, appropriateness assessment required
- • Professional: Reduced protection, higher responsibility and requirements
Fund Segregation
Client funds are held in segregated accounts in accordance with FCA requirements. This reduces but does not completely eliminate systemic risks.
Protection Measures
- • Funds held with Tier 1 banks (Barclays, HSBC)
- • Daily reconciliation and monitoring
- • FSCS protection up to £85,000 per eligible client
Jurisdictional Restrictions and Sanctions
Our products may be unavailable to residents of certain countries/territories. We comply with applicable sanctions regimes and may refuse/suspend services.
Restricted Jurisdictions
Services are not available to residents of the United States, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned territories. Full list available upon request.
No Investment Advice
Information on the website, in the Client Portal, and educational materials does not constitute investment advice, offers, or invitations to trade.
All trading decisions are your own responsibility. Seek independent financial advice if needed.
Risk Acknowledgment and Consent
By continuing to use our services and opening an account, you confirm that you have read and understood this Risk Disclosure and agree to the risk of total or partial loss of funds.
Important Statistics
74.2% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Document Information
For questions about this document, contact: compliance@nodealingdesk.com