🌍 Restricted Countries Policy
To comply with international regulations and maintain the integrity of our services, we apply restrictions to certain countries based on either citizenship, residency, or both.
🔒 What does "restricted" mean?
Restrictions may apply in two ways:
Residents Not Accepted: Individuals residing in the country cannot open or operate accounts with us.
Citizens Not Accepted: Individuals holding citizenship of the country cannot open or operate accounts, regardless of residence.
Reverse Solicitation Required: In certain jurisdictions, like EU countries, access to our services is only permitted when the client initiates the relationship (reverse solicitation), and specific documentation is required.
📋 List of Restricted Countries
Country | Restriction Description |
Afghanistan | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Australia | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Belarus | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Canada | Only Foreign Residents Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Central African Republic | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Congo (DRC) | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Congo Republic | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Cuba | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Equatorial Guinea | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Eritrea | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Eswatini (Swaziland) | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
EU – European Union Countries | Residents: Reverse Solicitation Required / Citizens Accepted |
Haiti | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Hong Kong | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Iran | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Iraq | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Korea (DPRK) | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Lebanon | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Liberia | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Libya | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Myanmar (Burma) | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
New Zealand | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Russia | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Singapore | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Accepted |
Somalia | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Sudan (North) | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Syria | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Turkmenistan | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Uganda | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
Ukraine | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
United States | Residents Not Accepted / Citizens Not Accepted |
❗Important Notes
These restrictions are based on current regulatory guidance and subject to change.
If you hold dual nationality or reside in multiple jurisdictions, your eligibility will be assessed accordingly. For more information refer to our CDD Guidelines.
For any questions or to clarify your eligibility, please contact us or your financial advisor.