regulation & compliance

Robust security and diligent compliance practices

We ensure the highest levels of security, at all times, through our rigorous approach to regulation and strict governance principles.

Partnering with Tier 1 banks
INSTITUTIONAL COUNTERPARTIES

Partnering with Tier 1 banks as a matched principal broker

Each client trade is matched at one of the firm’s institutional counterparties. All spot trades are over the counter (OTC) and matched within seconds. Existing institutional counterparty relationships are held with: 

client assets & E-Money Directive

Safeguarded and segregated client funds

As an Investment Business with the permission to hold client money, any funds received in relation to Regulated Investment business by Argentex LLP prior to the value date, open in-the-money positions, or funds held by Argentex LLP post trade but not yet paid to the order of the client, are segregated in line with the CASS Rules (CASS 7).

As a UK Authorised Electronic Money Institution, any funds received in relation to e-money business by Argentex LLP prior to the value date of a foreign exchange trade or held by Argentex post trade but not yet paid to the order of the client, are redeemed for Electronic Money, which is issued to the client and safeguarded accordingly.

London City
Licensed to provide payment services across the EU
REGULATED IN THE NETHERLANDS AND EEA

Licensed to provide payment services across the EU

As an EU Authorised Electronic Money Institution, Argentex BV remits money under the Payment Services Directive encapsulated within its e-money permissions.  Argentex BV safeguards client money in a bank account in the name of Stichting Derdengelden Argentex (the “Foundation”). The Foundation has been incorporated under Dutch Law by Argentex Group PLC. The Foundation is affiliated with Argentex BV as a third-party fund’s entity and is supervised by the De Nederlandsche Bank.

Argentex Group PLC

Argentex LLP, Argentex BV & Argentex Pty are fully owned subsidiaries of Argentex Group PLC

Regulatory Resources

As part of the financial services industry, Argentex recognises its responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. Argentex is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking both in its corporate activities and its supply chain, expecting the same high standards from all contractors, suppliers, and business partners.

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View each region’s privacy and cookie policies.

As a Data Controller, Argentex takes the protection of your data seriously. We adhere to privacy and data protection regulations in all jurisdictions in which we operate, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Australian Privacy Act.

This policy outlines the principles Argentex follows when a professional client trades a ‘financial instrument’ and is designed to ensure the firm meets its best execution requirements.

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View our Terms and Conditions relating to doing business with Argentex, including the Authenticator Terms of Service.

View the following page for information on how to make a complaint, including contact details,  response time, and the associated complaints policies.