{"id":11557,"date":"2022-11-07T02:12:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T02:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secure.efsec.org\/?page_id=11557"},"modified":"2022-12-15T02:30:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T02:30:04","slug":"membership-rules-and-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/secure.efsec.org\/fr\/membership-rules-and-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11557\" class=\"elementor elementor-11557\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81fd096 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"81fd096\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5cd2ca3\" data-id=\"5cd2ca3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f538b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f538b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Membership Rules<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d89acd\" data-id=\"2d89acd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7e8db5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7e8db5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirmaADI ensures that traders and brokers are getting their disputes resolved in a quick, efficient, unbiased and authentic manner while making sure they walk away with a well-founded answer, thus contributing to their overall knowledge about Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs).\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b914f4e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b914f4e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e8366e\" data-id=\"1e8366e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea87dc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea87dc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What we do<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d9c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"e3d9c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-e3d9c95\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"e3d9c95\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"1-introduction\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2381\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">1. Introduction<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2381\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"1-introduction\">The Financial Commission is an external dispute resolution (EDR) organization for consumers\/traders who are unable to resolve disputes with financial services providers that are members of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Financial Commission set out to provide a new approach for traders and brokers alike to resolve any issues that arise in the course of trading the Forex market.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Financial Commission hears a wide variety of disputes of all monetary values. We give traders a voice so they feel they are treated fairly and we provide brokers a means to respond to any complaints that may have been unfairly lodged against them.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"2-assets-and-income-of-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2382\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">2. Assets and income of Financial Commission<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2382\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"2-assets-and-income-of-financial-commission\">The Financial Commission was established to be a neutral 3rd party committee to fairly review and resolve complaints in an effort to facilitate a simpler, swifter resolution than through industry regulators and the legal system.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"3-membership\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2383\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">3. Membership<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2383\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"3-membership\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"4-financial-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2384\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">4. Financial Requirements<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2384\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"4-financial-requirements\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"5-reporting-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2385\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">5. Reporting Requirements<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2385\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"5-reporting-requirements\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"6-record-keeping-requirements\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2386\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">6. Record-keeping Requirements<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2386\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"6-record-keeping-requirements\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"7-obligation-of-a-member-to-include-financial-commission-dispute-resolution-clause-in-its-customer-contracts\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2387\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">7. Obligation of a Member to include Financial Commission dispute resolution clause in its customer contracts<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2387\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"7-obligation-of-a-member-to-include-financial-commission-dispute-resolution-clause-in-its-customer-contracts\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"8-obligation-of-a-member-to-have-a-business-continuitydisaster-recovery-plan\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2388\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">8. Obligation of a Member to Have a Business Continuity\/Disaster Recovery Plan<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2388\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"8-obligation-of-a-member-to-have-a-business-continuitydisaster-recovery-plan\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"9-right-of-the-finacial-commission-to-conduct-an-audit-of-the-member\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2389\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">9. Right of the Finacial Commission to Conduct an Audit of the Member<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2389\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"9-right-of-the-finacial-commission-to-conduct-an-audit-of-the-member\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"10-independence\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23810\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">10. Independence<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23810\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"10-independence\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"11-role-of-the-dispute-resolution-committee\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23811\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">11. Role of the Dispute Resolution Committee<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23811\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"11-role-of-the-dispute-resolution-committee\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"12-when-a-complaint-can-be-filed-with-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"12\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23812\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">12. When a Complaint can be filed with Financial Commission<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23812\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" aria-labelledby=\"12-when-a-complaint-can-be-filed-with-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"13-types-of-complaints-covered-by-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"13\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23813\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">13. Types of Complaints covered by Financial Commission<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23813\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" aria-labelledby=\"13-types-of-complaints-covered-by-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"14-new-grounds-of-complaint\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"14\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23814\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">14. New grounds of Complaint<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23814\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" aria-labelledby=\"14-new-grounds-of-complaint\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"15-monetary-compensation-sought-in-a-complainant\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"15\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23815\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">15. Monetary compensation sought in a Complainant<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23815\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" aria-labelledby=\"15-monetary-compensation-sought-in-a-complainant\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"16-complaints-outside-of-jurisdiction-of-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"16\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23816\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">16. Complaints outside of jurisdiction of Financial Commission<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23816\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"16\" aria-labelledby=\"16-complaints-outside-of-jurisdiction-of-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"16-a-right-to-reject-the-complaint\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"17\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23817\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">16 A. Right to Reject the Complaint<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23817\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"17\" aria-labelledby=\"16-a-right-to-reject-the-complaint\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"17-complaint-at-no-cost-to-complainant\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"18\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-23818\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">17. Complaint at no cost to Complainant<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-23818\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"18\" aria-labelledby=\"17-complaint-at-no-cost-to-complainant\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc07547\" data-id=\"cc07547\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1767f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1767f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What we do<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a382eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"a382eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-a382eef\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"a382eef\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1711\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the Financial Commission?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1711\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-financial-commission\">The Financial Commission is an external dispute resolution (EDR) organization for consumers\/traders who are unable to resolve disputes with financial services providers that are members of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Financial Commission set out to provide a new approach for traders and brokers alike to resolve any issues that arise in the course of trading the Forex market.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Financial Commission hears a wide variety of disputes of all monetary values. We give traders a voice so they feel they are treated fairly and we provide brokers a means to respond to any complaints that may have been unfairly lodged against them.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-the-financial-commission-a-regulator-that-regulates-broker-activities\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1712\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is the Financial Commission a regulator that regulates broker activities?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1712\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"is-the-financial-commission-a-regulator-that-regulates-broker-activities\">The Financial Commission was established to be a neutral 3rd party committee to fairly review and resolve complaints in an effort to facilitate a simpler, swifter resolution than through industry regulators and the legal system.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"-what-are-the-objectives-of-the-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1713\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\"> What are the objectives of the Financial Commission?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1713\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"-what-are-the-objectives-of-the-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-happens-when-a-customer-files-a-complaint-with-the-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1714\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What happens when a customer files a complaint with the Financial Commission?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1714\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-happens-when-a-customer-files-a-complaint-with-the-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-file-a-complaint-against-a-broker-who-is-no-longer-a-member-of-the-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1715\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I file a complaint against a broker who is no longer a member of the Financial Commission?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1715\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-file-a-complaint-against-a-broker-who-is-no-longer-a-member-of-the-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-exactly-does-the-dispute-resolution-committee-work\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1716\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How exactly does the Dispute Resolution Committee work?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1716\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"how-exactly-does-the-dispute-resolution-committee-work\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-the-financial-commission-independent-of-all-brokers-and-regulatory-organizations\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1717\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is the Financial Commission independent of all brokers and regulatory organizations?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1717\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"is-the-financial-commission-independent-of-all-brokers-and-regulatory-organizations\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"where-can-i-find-information-about-a-broker-who-is-no-longer-a-member-of-the-financial-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1718\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Where can I find information about a broker who is no longer a member of the Financial Commission?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1718\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-find-information-about-a-broker-who-is-no-longer-a-member-of-the-financial-commission\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-financial-commission-publish-their-decisions\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1719\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Does the Financial Commission publish their decisions?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1719\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"does-the-financial-commission-publish-their-decisions\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-there-a-minimum-monetary-value-for-a-complaint\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17110\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is there a minimum monetary value for a complaint?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17110\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"is-there-a-minimum-monetary-value-for-a-complaint\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-compensation-fund-and-how-does-it-work\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17111\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the compensation fund and how does it work?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17111\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-compensation-fund-and-how-does-it-work\">The Compensation Fund is a fund that acts as an insurance policy for members\u2019 clients but is only used should a member refuse to adhere to a judgment from the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nIt is very important to understand that the fund will only be used for a judgment that has been issued by the Financial Commission. The fund does not cover traders\u2019 possible losses incurred while engaging in self-directed trading and does not apply to a broker member\u2019s entire client base should the broker become insolvent. \n<\/br><\/br>\nFurther, the Compensation Fund cannot be used for complaints regarding management account trading, trading of synthetic or non-market financial products as outlined in clause 16 of the Rules and Guidelines of the Financial Commission.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund is financed by the Financial Commission through the allocation of 10% of the monthly membership dues to the fund which are held in a separate bank account and cannot be used to finance operations or other activities of the organization.\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe Compensation Fund will only cover judgments up to \u20ac20,000 per client of a Member.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Clients<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251e7b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pix-clients-carousel\" data-id=\"251e7b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pix-clients-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\"><div id=\"pix-slider-195020917\" class=\"pix-main-slider clients   pix-style-standard pix-effect-standard   pix-slider-5 pix-slider-dots\" data-flickity='{\"autoPlay\":false,\"freeScroll\":false,\"prevNextButtons\":false,\"wrapAround\":true,\"pageDots\":false,\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"rightToLeft\":false,\"cellAlign\":\"center\",\"contain\":true,\"slider_effect\":\"pix-effect-standard\",\"pix_id\":\"#pix-slider-195020917\"}'><div class=\"carousel-cell\"><div class=\"slide-inner pix-p-10\"><div class=\"pix-slider-effects\"><div class=\"text-center client\"><div 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