Risk Disclosure
PHILLIP NOVA PTE LTD – RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (ONLINE)
This statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of trading in capital markets products (including but not limited to in futures, options, over-the-counter derivatives contracts where the underlying is a currency or currency index (“OTCD currency contracts”) and spot foreign exchange contracts for the purposes of leveraged foreign exchange trading (“Spot LFX trading contracts”)). In light of the risks, the Customer should undertake such transactions only when understanding the nature of securities, derivatives, and the contracts (and contractual relationship) which the Customer is entering into and the extent of the Customer’s exposure to risk. The Customer should carefully consider whether trading in capital markets products is appropriate in the light of own experience, objectives, financial resources, and other relevant circumstances. If in any doubt, the Customer should seek professional advice. Different capital markets products involve different levels of risk and in considering whether to trade or invest in capital markets products, the Customer should be aware of the following points:
1) Terms and Conditions of Trading / Investing in Capital Markets Products
The Customer should read and understand the terms and conditions spelt out (and from time to time amended) in the Customer Trading Agreement, this Agreement, Application Forms, all of which are referred to and construed as part of the agreement between Phillip Nova Pte. Ltd. (“Phillip Nova”) and Customers.
2) Joint Account
Each joint account holder is jointly and severally liable for all debts incurred in a joint account. A joint account may be operated by not more than 2 individuals.
3) Risks associated with Trading / Investing in Capital Markets Products
- (i) Price fluctuation
- (ii) Suspension or Restriction of Trading
- (iii) Warrants
- (iv) Securities-Based Derivatives (eg. structured warrants, contracts for differences)
- (v) Equity-linked investments
- (vi) Debt Securities
- (vii) Over-the-counter (OTC) Products
Where Phillip Nova re-sells an obligation of an Issuer or Third Party, the Customer accepts that Phillip Nova is not obliged to settle the underlying obligation of such Issuer or Third Party and the liability of non-payment by the Issuer or Third party is to be borne by the Customer and that such a transaction shall be deemed settled upon the Customer’s payment for the same.
4) Risk of Margin trading (e.g. share margin financing, contracts for differences)
The risk of loss in financing a transaction by deposit of collateral may be significant. The Customer may sustain losses in excess of the Customer’s cash and any other assets deposited as collateral with Phillip Nova. The Customer may be called upon at short notice to make additional margin deposits or interest payments. If required margin deposit or interest payment is not made within the prescribed time, the Customer’s collateral or positions may be liquidated by Phillip Nova at a loss without prior notification to the Customer. The Customer should therefore carefully consider whether such a financing arrangement is suitable in light of the Customer’s own financial position and investment objectives.
5) Assets Received or Held Outside Singapore
The assets of Customer received or held by the licensed person or registered outside Singapore are subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the relevant overseas jurisdiction which may be different from laws of Singapore. Consequently, such assets may not enjoy the same protection as that conferred on client assets received or held in Singapore.
6) Commission, Fees, Interest and Other Charges
The Customer should obtain a clear explanation of all commissions, fees, interest and charges, including charges for the custody of the Customer’s investments, and understand that these charges may affect the Customer’s net profit (if any) or increase the Customer’s loss. The Customer agrees to be liable for these charges (as may be amended from time to time).
7) Transactions in Other Jurisdictions
Transactions on markets in other jurisdictions, including markets formally linked to the Singapore market, may expose the Customer to additional risks. Such markets may be subjected to rules that may offer different or diminished investor protection. Before entering into such trades, the Customer should be aware of the rules relevant to the particular transactions. Our local regulatory authority may be unable to compel the enforcement of the rules of regulatory authorities or markets in other jurisdictions where the Customer’s transactions have been effected.
8) Currency Risks
The potential for profit or loss from transactions on foreign markets or in foreign currency-denominated securities (traded locally or in other jurisdictions) will be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
9) Trading Facilities and Electronic Trading
Phillip Nova’s trading facilities are supported by computer-based component systems for the order-routing, execution, matching, registration or clearing of trades. As with all facilities and computer systems, customers will be exposed to risks associated with the systems including the failure of hardware and software. The result of any system failure may be that the Customer’s order is either not executed according to instructions or is not executed at all. The Customer should also be aware that the Internet is not a completely reliable transmission medium and there may be delays in service provisions.
10) Mobile Broking
If the Customer’s trading representative is, or becomes, a member of Phillip Nova’s team of mobile trading representatives, he/she will be operating from outside Phillip Nova office premises. The Customer’s trade orders will be channeled through Phillip Nova proprietary online electronic broking system for execution. As with any transaction carried out over telecommunications networks, the Customer should be aware that there is the risk of possible delay in trade processing or outages. It is in the Customer’s own interest not to provide a ‘care-of’ or ‘PO Box’ address as a mailing address for contract notes and statements of account to be sent to. The Customer is also advised to place trade orders only with the trading representative concerned. Complaints, if any, should be directed to Phillip Nova.
11) Risk of Short Selling
When the Customer short sell a stock, Phillip Nova must borrow such stock on the Customer’s behalf to effect delivery of such stock to the purchaser, if the lender subsequently issues a re-call notice for such stock, Phillip Nova will attempt to re-borrow the stock on behalf of the Customer. The Customer understand and agree that if Phillip Nova is unable to re-borrow such stock, Phillip Nova, without notice to the Customer, is authorised by the Customer to cover the short position by purchasing such stock on the open market at the then-current market price and the Customer shall be liable for any resulting losses and all associated costs incurred.
12) Deposited Cash and Property
The Customer should be familiarised with the protection accorded to any money or other property which the Customer deposit for domestic and foreign transactions, particularly in a firm’s insolvency or bankruptcy. The extent to which the Customer may recover the money or property may be governed by specific legislation or local rules. In some jurisdictions, property which had been specifically identifiable as its own will be pro-rated in the same manner as cash for purposes of distribution in the event of a shortfall.
13) Non-Advisory Nature of Relationship
Unless the Customer has a specific agreement with Phillip Nova for the provision of advisory services or fund management services, the Customer should note and accept that Phillip Nova’s relationship with the Customer in relation to the Customer’s transactions in capital markets products is purely as an execution-only broker / dealer or as a counterparty to the Customer. In either case, while the Customer is entitled to expect Phillip Nova or its Officer to answer the Customer’s queries, the obligation in so answering is only to be honest. Such answers should not be assumed to be backed by any prior reasonable due diligence or research or specifically suitable for reliance by the Customer without the Customer first independently confirming that the answer is intended as specific advice to and is suitable for or to the Customer’s specific financial needs and objectives or the Customer verifying the same with the Customer’s independent advisers on its specific suitability for the Customer’s specific financial needs and objectives.
14) Additional Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures Contracts/ Options Trading
The Customer should undertake transactions in futures/ options only when understanding the nature of the contracts (and contractual relationships) into which the Customer is entering and the extent of own exposure to the risks. Trading in futures/ options may not be suitable for everyone. The Customer should carefully consider whether such trading is appropriate for you in the light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. In considering whether to trade, the Customer should be aware of the following, in addition to the risk factors disclosed above:
(14a) Futures, OTCD currency contracts and Spot LFX trading contracts
- (i) Effect of ‘Leverage’ or ‘Gearing’
- (ii) Risk-Reducing Orders or Strategies
(14b) Options
- (i) Variable Degree of Risk
The purchaser of options may offset its position by trading in the market or exercise the options or allow the options to expire. The exercise of an option results either in a cash settlement or in the purchaser acquiring or delivering the underlying interest. If the option is on a futures contract, OTCD currency contract or Spot LFX trading contract, the purchaser will have to acquire a position in the futures contract, OTCD currency contract or Spot LFX trading contract, as the case may be, with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures, OTCD currency contracts and Spot LFX trading contracts above). If the purchased options expire worthless, the Customer will suffer a total loss of the investment which will consist of the option premium paid plus transaction costs. If the Customer is contemplating purchasing deep-out-of-the-money options, the Customer should be aware that, ordinarily, the chance of such options becoming profitable is remote.
Selling (‘writing’ or ‘granting’) an option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of the amount of premium received. The seller will be liable to deposit additional margin to maintain the position if the market moves unfavourably. The seller will also be exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obligated to either settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the underlying interest. If the option is on a futures contract, OTCD currency contract or spot LFX trading contract, the seller will acquire a position in the futures contract, OTCD currency contract or spot LFX trading contract, as the case may be, with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures, OTCD currency contracts and Spot LFX trading contracts above). If the option is ‘covered’ by the seller holding a corresponding position in the underlying futures contract, OTCD currency contract, spot LFX trading contract or another option, the risk may be reduced. If the option is not covered, the risk of loss can be unlimited.
Certain exchanges in some jurisdictions permit deferred payment of the option premium, limiting the liability of the purchaser to margin payments not exceeding the amount of the premium. The purchaser is still subject to the risk of losing the premium and transaction costs. When the option is exercised or expires, the purchaser is responsible for any unpaid premium outstanding at that time.
(14c) Additional Risks Common to Futures, Options and Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading
- (i) Terms and Conditions of Contracts
- (ii) Suspension or Restriction of Trading and Pricing Relationships
- (iii) Deposited Cash and Property
(14d) Commission and Other Charges
Before begin to trade, the Customer should obtain a clear explanation of all commissions, fees and other charges. These charges will affect the net profit (if any) or increase loss which the Customer will be entitled or liable respectively.
(14e) Transactions in Other Jurisdictions
Transactions on markets in other jurisdictions, including markets formally linked to a domestic market, may expose the Customer to additional risk. Such markets may be subject to a rule which may offer different or diminished investor protection. Before trading, the Customer should enquire about any rules relevant to the particular transactions. The Customer’s local regulatory authority will be unable to compel the enforcement of the rules of the regulatory authorities or markets in other jurisdictions where the transactions have been effected. The Customer should ask the firm with for such transactions’ details about the types of redress available in both the Customer’s home jurisdiction and other relevant jurisdictions before starting to trade.
(14f) Currency Risks
The profit or loss in transactions in foreign currency-denominated futures and options contracts (whether they are traded in the Customer’s own or another jurisdiction) will be affected by fluctuations in currency rates where there is a need to convert from the currency denomination of the contract to another currency.
(14g) Trading Facilities
Most open-outcry and electronic trading facilities are supported by computer-based component systems for the order-routing, execution, matching, registration or clearing of trades. As with all facilities and systems, they are vulnerable to temporary disruption or failure. The Customer’s ability to recover certain losses may be subject to limits on liability imposed by the one or more parties, namely the system provider, the market, the clearing house or member firms. Such limits may vary. The Customer should ask the firm for such transactions’ details in this respect.
(14h) Electronic Trading
Trading on an electronic trading system may differ not only from trading in an open outcry market but also from trading on other electronic trading systems. If the Customer undertake transactions on an electronic trading system, the Customer will be exposed to risks associated with the system including the failure of hardware and software. The result of any system failure may be that the Order is either not executed according to the communication of the Customer or not executed at all.
(14i) Off-Exchange Transactions
In some jurisdictions, firms are permitted to effect off-exchange transactions. The firm with which the Customer conduct the transactions may be acting as the Customer’s counterparty to the transaction. It may be difficult or impossible to liquidate an existing position, to assess the value, to determine a fair price or to assess the exposure to risk. For these reasons, these transactions may involve increased risks. Off-exchange transactions may be less regulated or subject to a separate regulatory regime. Before the Customer undertake such transactions, the Customer should familiarise with the applicable rules and attendant risks.
(14j) Payment Token Derivatives (PTDs)
Transactions in PTDs such as Cryptocurrency Futures carry a high degree of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses may exceed deposits. Do conduct due diligence and consult financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The Customer should carefully consider whether such trading is appropriate in the light of its experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. In considering to trade, the Customer should be aware of the following risks, which include but are not limited to:
- (i) Lack of Legislative Protection by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
- (ii) Extreme Volatility
- (iii) Liquidity Risks and Price Slippages
Possible failure of cryptocurrency exchanges may also increase illiquidity.
- (iv) Cybersecurity Risks
- (v) Hard Forks
Exchanges may in its sole discretion, take alternative action with respect to hard forks in consultation with market participants as may be appropriate.
Phillip Nova will endeavor to inform Customers of any hard forks but it is ultimately the Customer’s responsibility to be aware of them.
- (vi) Weekend Gap Risk on Cryptocurrencies
15) Additional Risk Disclosure Statement for Payment Token Derivatives (“PTDs”)
Trading in PTDs such as futures contracts, cryptocurrency CFDs, debentures and/or collective investment schemes such as funds and ETFs that reference digital payment tokens (or cryptocurrencies) carries a high level of risk. The Customer runs the risk of losing all of their invested capital, or potentially more.
The customer must be fully aware of the following risks associated with both derivatives and products that invest in cryptocurrencies, and carefully assess whether these products are suitable for their investment objectives and risk appetite:
- (i) Lack of Legislative Protection by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
- (ii) Extreme Volatility
- (iii) Liquidity Risks
Liquidity may also become limited and price gaps may occur in such circumstances; - (iv) Cybersecurity Risks
16) Extended Hours Trading Risk Disclosure Statement
You, the Customer, should consider the following points before engaging in extended hours trading. “Extended hours trading” means trading outside of “regular trading hours”. “Regular trading hours” generally refers to the time between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Additionally, this disclosure is also available on the Phillip Nova website (www.phillipnova.com.sg).
(16a) Risk of Lower Liquidity
Liquidity refers to the ability of market participants to buy and sell securities. Generally, the more orders that are available in a market, the greater the liquidity. Liquidity is important because with greater liquidity it is easier for investors to buy or sell securities, and as a result, investors are more likely to pay or receive a competitive price for securities purchased or sold. There may be lower liquidity in extended hours trading as compared to regular trading hours. As a result, your order may only be partially executed, or not at all.
(16b) Risk of Higher Volatility
Volatility refers to the changes in price that securities undergo when trading. Generally, the higher the volatility of a security, the greater its price swings. There may be greater volatility in extended hours trading than in regular trading hours. As a result, your order may only be partially executed, or not at all, or you may receive an inferior price when engaging in extended hours trading than you would during regular trading hours.
(16c) Risk of Changing Prices
The prices of securities traded in extended hours trading may not reflect the prices either at the end of regular trading hours, or upon the opening the next morning. As a result, you may receive an inferior price when engaging in extended hours trading than you would during regular trading hours.
(16d) Risk of Unlinked Markets
Depending on the extended hours trading system or the time of day, the prices displayed on a particular extended hours trading system may not reflect the prices in other concurrently operating extended hours trading systems dealing in the same securities. Accordingly, you may receive an inferior price in one extended hours trading system than you would in another extended hours trading system.
(16e) Risk of News Announcements
Normally, issuers make news announcements that may affect the price of their securities after regular trading hours. Similarly, important financial information is frequently announced outside of regular trading hours. In extended hours trading, these announcements may occur during trading, and if combined with lower liquidity and higher volatility, may cause an exaggerated and unsustainable effect on the price of a security.
(16f) Risk of Wider Spreads
The spread refers to the difference in price between what you can buy a security for and what you can sell it for. Lower liquidity and higher volatility in extended hours trading may result in wider than normal spreads for a particular security.
This statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of trading in capital markets products (including but not limited to in futures, options, over-the-counter derivatives contracts where the underlying is a currency or currency index (“OTCD currency contracts”) and spot foreign exchange contracts for the purposes of leveraged foreign exchange trading (“Spot LFX trading contracts”)). You may view our full Risk Disclosure here.
17) Risk Disclaimer
All publicity materials (including this website) are provided for general information only and do not constitute a recommendation, an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the investment product mentioned. They do not have any regard to your specific investment objectives, financial situation or any of your particular needs. Accordingly, no warranty whatsoever is given and no liability whatsoever is accepted for any loss arising whether directly or indirectly as a result of the action or omission of the Customer based on this information. Investments are subject to investment risks. The risk of loss in leveraged trading can be substantial. The Customer may sustain losses in excess of the initial funds and may be called upon to deposit additional margin funds at short notice. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, the Customer’s positions may be liquidated. The resulting deficits in the account are subject to penalty charges. The value of investments denominated in foreign currencies may diminish or increase due to changes in the rates of exchange. The Customer should also be aware of the commissions and finance costs involved in trading leveraged products.
These products may not be suitable for those Customers whose investment objective is preservation of capital and/or whose risk tolerance is low. Customers are advised to understand the nature and risks involved in margin trading. The Customer may wish to obtain advice from a qualified financial adviser, pursuant to a separate engagement, before making a commitment to purchase any of the investment products mentioned herein. In the event that the Customer choose not to obtain advice from a qualified financial adviser, the Customer should assess and consider whether the investment product is suitable before proceeding to invest and Phillip Nova do not offer any advice in this regard unless mandated to do so by way of a separate engagement. Customers are advised to read the trading account Terms & Conditions and Risk Disclosure Statement (available online at www.phillipnova.com.sg) before trading in this product. This advertisement has not been reviewed or endorsed by MAS.
All publicity materials (including this website) intended for general circulation only and do not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. The Customer should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment product, taking into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs, before making a commitment to invest in such products.