2021/01/04
06:44:36 mamekh@yandex.ru Good day.<BR>A few days ago I sent you a request to open an account with you. How long will my application be approved?<BR>I am also interested in the following ... Now, undoubtedly, the relations between Mr. Putin and the United States of America are strained. I do not trust Mr Putin and he is waiting for him to take absolutely idiotic steps towards the United States of America and the citizens of the Russian Federation. I would like to receive your assurances that my funds will not be lost due to the actions of Mr. Putin, that you will not force me to sell against my will the shares of companies that I own in the companies under the jurisdiction of the United States of America in response to the actions of Mr. Putin. which I will very likely not approve of. In advance, thank you for such assurances.
2021/01/05
10:27:22 IBCS Dear Maxim,<BR><BR>Thank you for your interest in Interactive Brokers.<BR><BR>In recent months there have been delays in the opening of new accounts and verification of applications due to many new clients. <BR>I will ask my colleagues to check your application. <BR><BR>As for the political situation, we cannot comment on this topic and provide any guarantees. However, you cannot lose your funds otherwise than because of your trading activity.<BR>An account can only be closed upon request from the compliance authorities for specific case. Anyway, you will be notified and you will have the opportunity to withdraw your funds/portfolio.<BR><BR>Please note that IB is a registered U.S. broker dealer, it is subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and other rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") and the rules of various securities exchanges of which we are members.<BR><BR>If you need furt