COMPANY · CLIENT PROTECTION
Client Fund Protection
Segregated Client Funds
Client trading funds are held in a segregated account with a licensed South African bank, strictly separate from company operating funds and never used for company business purposes under any circumstances.
Compliance Commitment
Austex Markets is licensed and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa, as a Financial Services Provider, FSP No. 55684. See our Regulation & Licensing page for full details.
How We Protect Your Funds and Account
Segregated Client Funds
Client trading funds are held in a segregated account with ⚠ TBD: name of custodian bank, strictly separate from company operating funds and never used for company business purposes under any circumstances.
Compliance Commitment
Austex Markets operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa, FSP No. 55684
Encrypted Accounts & Data
Our website and client portal use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest, with strict access controls on account information.
Identity Verification & Anti-Fraud
Account opening and fund transactions require identity verification (KYC), backed by anti-money-laundering (AML) monitoring to guard against fraud and unlawful fund activity.
RISK CONTROLS
Account Protections in Extreme Market Conditions
Leveraged trading carries the risk of losses that can exceed your initial investment, particularly in extreme market conditions. Austex Markets applies margin call and stop-out mechanisms designed to help manage account risk when the market moves against you.
- Margin levels are monitored in real time, with automatic alerts when a warning threshold is reached
- See the Leverage & Margin page for detailed stop-out rules
Identity Verification & Compliance Review
Identity Verification (KYC)
All clients must submit proof of identity and address at account opening, and complete verification before depositing or trading.
Anti-Money-Laundering (AML)
We continuously monitor for unusual trading and fund flows to identify and prevent money laundering and suspicious fund activity.
Third-Party Payment Restrictions
We do not accept deposits or withdrawals from a party other than the account holder — the deposit and withdrawal accounts must match.
To protect client funds and comply with applicable laws and regulations, Austex Markets applies a rigorous compliance review process for account opening and fund transactions.
Trade with Confidence, Starting with Fund Safety
Learn more about our regulatory and compliance standing, and start your trading journey with peace of mind.