Partners
Best Practices

As a BDSwiss Partner, here are some guidelines that you should follow to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements:

Do not use

Regulator Logos

False Promises & Profit Guarantees

Leverage Ratio on CTAs & Misleading Information

Direct Investment Advice

(such as privately-sent signals with specific trading instructions)

Provide Accurate Information

Always Use the Right Risk Warnings & Disclaimers*

BDSwiss Affiliates CANNOT Offer Bonuses or CashBacks

BDSwiss Min. Account Deposits Should be Clearly Stated

When Sharing Past Performance, Always Show True P&L and use the full disclaimer

Always Balance the Possibility of Winning with a Risk Warning

Always encourage potentials who follow you on social media to get educated!

*Every 5 posts share a Risk Warning!

Never Advise a Client on What to Complete During the Registration

The client should choose the entity of his/her choice when promoting the group page
The client should complete the appropriateness test before they start trading

*Risk Warnings
For EU Audiences

Websites

BDSwiss ESMA Risk Warning as found on eu.bdswiss.com and updated every 3 months.

“Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.”

CTAs

“Your capital is at risk”

LOREM IPSUM
Your capital is at risk
Social Media / Groups

Generic ESMA

“Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.”

For Spanish Audiences Only

An additional CNMV RW needs to be used

“La CNMV ha determinado que los CFD y Forex son productos difíciles de entender y non son adecuados para los inversores minoristas debido a su complejidad y al alto riesgo que conlleva.”

*Risk Warnings
For Non-EU Audiences (FSC)

Websites

“Trading in Forex / CFDs and Other Derivatives is highly speculative and carries a high level of risk. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose.”

CTAs

“Your capital is at risk”

LOREM IPSUM
Your capital is at risk
Social Media / Groups & Ads

“Trading involves high risk of losing all your invested capital”

Signal Providers Only

There needs to be a clear disclaimer on your website or channel informing clients that:

“Signals are no guarantee of any profits or wins and using signals is on the client’s own risk. The information provided is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice.”

For more information please refer to the full Marketing Guidelines documentation provided.