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  Open a NEW account

Here are some of the forms you may require:

    • For 21 Years old and above
    • For Young Investors – 18 – 20 Years Old

     

  1. Young Investor Pack (YIP) Account * Exclusive to OCBC Securities Find out more
    • Students from 21 – 29 Years Old
    • Students from 18 – 20 Years Old

     

 

Please call us at 1800-338 8688 or (65) 63388688 for more details to open the following accounts :

  • Futures and Leveraged FX Trading Account (Corporate)
  • Corporate Trading Account

 

Read more about our OCBC Securities Standard Trading Terms & Conditions

  Heard of our 1 Hour Trade Service?

At OCBC Securities, we know that time is money. And nowhere is this more true than in share trading. Instead of spending days waiting, your application-processing time can be shortened to just 1 hour*. So make the most of every opportunity and start trading right away!

  How to open an Individual/ Joint Trading Account?

Applicable to Securities Trading | Alternative Investments

 

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) - 21 years old and above

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

Application Form (Joint)
CDP Opening / Linkage Form

 

Optional Forms

 

W-8Ben Form for trading in US market  |  More information on W-8Ben Form

 

 

If you are a Young Investor (between 18 to 20 Years Old)

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be 18-20 years old

 

Please note that an initial deposit of S$5,000 is required to commence trading. Trading in foreign markets is only available through a Trading Representative. Unless specifically authorized by OCBC Securities, trading in complex products i.e.: Futures, Warrants and opening of Leverage accounts are not allowed.

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

Application Form (Joint)

CDP Opening / Linkage Form

Suitability Assessment and Risk Disclosure Statement (RDS)

 

Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

  To open a Young Investor Pack Account

This is an exclusive program specially tailored for students

 

For students 21 to 29 years old

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be between 21 and 29 years old

Applicant(s) must not be an existing client of OCBC Securities

Applicant(s) must be a student studying in a local tertiary institution

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

CDP Opening / Linkage Form

 

Optional Forms

 

W-8Ben Form for trading in US market   |   More information on W-8Ben Form

 

 

 

For students 18 to 20 years old

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be between 18 and 20 years old

Applicant(s) must not be an existing client of OCBC Securities

Applicant(s) must be a student studying in a local tertiary institution

 

Please note that an initial deposit of S$5,000 is required to commence trading. Trading in foreign markets is only available through a Trading Representative. Unless specifically authorized by OCBC Securities, trading in complex products i.e.: Futures, Warrants and opening of Leverage accounts are not allowed.

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

CDP Opening / Linkage Form

Appropriateness Assessment and Risk Disclosure Statement (RDS)

 

Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

For more enquiries, please contact us at 1800-338 8688 or email us at younginvestor@ocbcsec.com.

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  To open a Share Financing/ Securities Borrowing Account

Share Financing | Securities Borrowing

 

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years old

Collateral (Cash or Shares Equivalent)

 

Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

Application Form (Joint)

CDP Opening / Linkage Form
Download Memorandum of Charge here

For Hong Kong specific, download Memorandum of Charge here

W-8Ben Form for trading in US market     More information on W-8Ben Form

 

Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

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  For Extended Settlement Contracts (“ES”)

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years old

Must have a trading account with OCBC Securities.

Collateral (Cash only)

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form (Individual)

Application Form (Joint)

CDP Opening / Linkage Form

Declaration & Agreement

Risk Disclosure Statement

Supplement Terms and Conditions for ES

 

Optional Forms

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Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

  For Futures Trading account

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years old

Understand the features of Futures and the risk associated with the trading of this product.

 

Initial Minimum deposit :

    - S$10,000 for Singapore Citizens & PR

    - US$20,000 for Non-Citizens

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form

Kindly ensure consistent signature on all forms

 

Optional Forms

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Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

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  For Leveraged FX Trading account

Eligibility

 

Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years old

Understand the features of Leveraged FX and the risk associated with the trading of this product.

 

Initial Minimum deposit :

- at least S$500 for Mini FX (minimum contract size of 10,000 units onwards)
- at least S$5,000 for Standard FX (minimum contract size of 100,000 units onwards)

 

Mandatory Forms

 

Application Form

Kindly ensure consistent signature on all forms

 

 

Optional Forms

 

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Please click here for supporting documents required and important notes for Account Opening.

  Supporting documents to be enclosed with your application:

 

1. Identification documents 

Singaporean

: Identity Card (IC) only

Permanent Resident of Singapore 

: Singapore Blue IC 

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

i)                     Singaporean

ii)                   Permanent Resident of Singapore

 

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

: SAF ID card only

: SAF ID card + passport

 

: SPF ID card + passport

Malaysian

: Malaysian IC or Passport (validity of 6 months)

Other Nationality

: Passport (validity of 6 months)

 

2. Other Required Documents for :

Extended Settlement ("ES") applications

YIP applications

- Risk Disclosure Statement (“RDS”) & Addendum to RDS

- Student Matriculation Card

 3. For All Mail-in Applications  (any one of the following) :

    - not longer than 3 months from date of application 

 

- An original and recent mobile/ phone bill
- An original and recent bank statement
- An original and recent income tax assessment
- An original and recent bi-annual CPF statement

- An original and recent CDP statement

 

 

Important Notes for Account opening
a) For concurrent opening of a Central depository account, please take note of the following information: 

  1. A local bank account number must be provided for applying Direct Crediting Services (DCS)
  2. To support your DCS application, a copy of your bank statement (not more than 3 months) or bank passbook or any valid bank document with bank details must be submitted.
  3. Foreign applicants’ residential address must follow the address reflected in the bank statement submitted 

 

b) All forms and supporting documents are required to be certified by any of the following:

  • OCBC Securities Officer; or
  • OCBC Bank Officer (The authorized Bank Officer must affix the Bank’s stamp and indicate his name and employee ID on the document)
  • Notary Public, Advocates & Solicitors, Singapore Embassy or Justice of Peace. For a list of our approved Solicitors, please contact our Customer service officers. The witnessing officer should provide name, contact number and website address.

 

c) For Singaporean and PRs, a deposit may be required for the opening of a trading account. This is for the purpose of credit assessment and assignment of trading limit. If you are a foreigner, a minimum deposit of S$2000 will be required to be placed in trust with OCBC Securities Pte Ltd. Having a local bank account will allow easy facilitation of trade settlement via electronic modes.

DISCLAIMER

Trading in securities can be very risky, and the customer may lose all or more than the amount invested or deposited. This is particularly so when the customer needs to i) make his or her own trading decisions and ii) ensure each trade is specifically suitable for him or her – the only basis for any trading through or with OCBC Securities Private Limited (“OSPL”).  The information provided herein is intended for general circulation/discussion purposes only and may not be published or circulated (in whole/in part) without our written consent. It does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs (collectively “Objectives”) of any particular person. Please seek advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of any trade or investment product taking into account your Objectives before making a commitment to trade or purchase the investment product. If you choose not to seek independent financial advice, please consider whether the trade or product in question is suitable for you. This does not constitute an offer/solicitation to buy/sell/subscribe for any investment products or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Any proposed transaction is subject to the final expression of the terms in the definitive agreement/confirmation. No representation or warranty whatsoever (including without limitation any representation or warranty as to accuracy, usefulness, adequacy, timeliness or completeness) in respect of any information (including without limitation any statement, figures, opinion, view or estimate) provided herein is given by OSPL and it should not be relied upon as such. OSPL does not undertake an obligation to update the information or to correct any inaccuracy that may become apparent at a later time. All information presented is subject to change without notice. OSPL shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly/indirectly howsoever in connection with or as a result of any person acting on any information provided herein.

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