CFDs - Important Information

It is important that you read and understand our Terms and Policies before opening an account and trading with us.

Terms and Policies 
Key Services Features 
Halifax Privacy Policy 


Best Execution

Our Trade and Order Execution Policy explains how best execution applies to CFDs.

Your Cancellation Rights

There is no minimum duration for this agreement. Should you decide to cancel your account with Halifax CFDs, you can do so by writing to us at Park House, 16 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 6EB. If you have any open trades with us, your account will remain open until they are closed, filled or cancelled in accordance with the Terms and Conditions.

Complaints Procedure

Should you wish to make a complaint about any aspect of our service, you may do so by writing to the Customer Service Department at the address above. If your complaint is not dealt with to your satisfaction, it may be further referred to Halifax CFDs' Compliance Manager.

Should you remain dissatisfied with the handling of the dispute, you have the right as a private customer to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Mall, London, E14 9SR.

Copies of our complaints handling procedure are available on request.

Compensation Arrangements

We are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). In the unlikely event that we were to face liquidation and cannot meet our obligations, private customers may be entitled to compensation from the scheme. From 1 January 2010, most types of investment business are covered for 100% of the first £50,000 as compensation. Further information about compensation arrangements is available from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The Contract and Law Applicable to it

The contract and all future correspondence will be in English. Without agreement to the contrary, English Law will apply and both parties will be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Charges

For CFD trading, separate commission and financing charges are made against your account.  For the CFD financing rates that apply to our instruments please refer to each CFD Market and the Market Information tab, which is located on the Trading Platform next to each CFD. For our CFD commission rates please refer to the charges page.

Your investments and any income from CFDs can go down as well as up. You can quickly lose more than your initial deposit. Please make sure you understand the risks. CFDs may not be suitable for everyone.

Apply Now

Find out how to apply now for a CFD account, please make sure you have read and understood the key features of this account before you apply.