J. Knobel Investor Services Limited acts exclusively as a tied agent of Mega Equity Securities & Financial Services Public Ltd, a Cyprus Investment Firm authorized and supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC 011/03). All investment services requested through this application are provided solely under the authorization and responsibility of the Principal CIF, which retains full and unconditional responsibility for tied‑agent activities.
A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who holds, or has held within the last 12 months, a prominent public function, as well as their immediate family members and close associates.
By submitting this application, you confirm that:
Under EU MiFID II rules, all clients must be classified as one of the following categories. The classification determines the level of regulatory protection you receive.
European Union financial institutions are legally obliged to determine whether an individual qualifies as a U.S. Person for tax purposes based on U.S. citizenship, place of birth, U.S. tax identification information (TIN), and U.S. residency indicators such as possession of a Green Card. Where applicable, clients must provide full FATCA details and may be required to submit additional IRS forms (e.g., Form W‑9).
These are mandatory CRS self‑certification fields required under the OECD Common Reporting Standard. All EU financial institutions are legally required to collect and report information on clients’ tax residency and Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) for international tax transparency and automatic exchange of information.
I hereby declare that all information provided in relation to my U.S. Person status under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), as well as my tax residency details and Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) required under the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS), is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I further acknowledge and understand that:
By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood, and voluntarily provide this FATCA and CRS Self‑Certification with full awareness of its legal and regulatory implications.
This section helps us understand your familiarity with different types of financial products, your past investment activity, and your level of experience so we can ensure that any services or recommendations provided are appropriate for your background and aligned with MiFID II requirements.
What is the primary benefit of diversification in an investment portfolio?
For how many years have you been investing in financial instruments (e.g. funds, shares, bonds, ETFs)?
This section helps us understand your financial circumstances, including your income, assets, liabilities, and ongoing commitments. This allows us to assess your capacity to bear investment risk and ensure that any services or recommendations are appropriate and MiFID II‑compliant.
What is your approximate annual net income (after tax)?
What is the approximate value of your net assets (total assets minus liabilities)?
This section evaluates your attitude toward investment risk and volatility, including your tolerance for potential losses. The information provided supports the suitability assessment under MiFID II requirements.
What maximum loss over 1 year could you financially bear without jeopardising your essential living needs?
Which risk/return profile are you most comfortable with for this portfolio?
This section helps us understand your investment goals, time horizon, and return expectations. Your responses allow us to ensure that any services or recommendations are aligned with your objectives and meet MiFID II suitability requirements.
Which statement best describes your primary investment objective for this portfolio?
This section helps us understand your sustainability preferences, including whether and how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors should be considered in your investments. Your responses allow us to assess whether suitable products consistent with your preferences are available, in line with MiFID II requirements.
Which statement best describes your sustainability (ESG) preferences?
