How am I categorised as a "client" for regulatory purposes?

In order to invest via this platform you must be categorised as a "client" for regulatory purposes. All investors are required to successfully complete the "Appropriateness Test". All UK individual investors are treated as retail clients.

All UK investors using this platform are eligible to file a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service. There is no FSCS cover for investments into the products offered by Qardus. Before it is invested or once the proceeds of investments are returned, your money will be held by the money recipient in a client account and subject to separate protections applicable to credit institutions and banks.

Different regulations apply in different regions and before being able to invest you will be asked to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements in your particular region.