Common comparison error
Retail client restriction does not automatically provide insolvency compensation or an eligible Insolvency protection route.
GlossaryRegulation & safety
Retail-client restriction
A rule limiting product access for customers classified as retail clients in a specified jurisdiction.
Practical use
How to verify Retail-client restriction
Read Retail-client restriction together with Authorised firm, Insolvency protection, Investor compensation scheme. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
A measure involving Retail client restriction covers CFDs but not fixed-outcome contracts. Product-level permission prevents the status from being generalized to Authorised firm. This cannot be swapped with a neighboring term: for Retail client restriction, a rule can prohibit or limit product access specifically for customers classified as retail.
Evidence path
Where to verify Retail-client restriction
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.