Risk Disclosure and
Warning Notice
Version 1, October 2025
This Risk Disclosure and Warning Notice aims to inform clients and prospective clients (“the Client”) of the risks associated with trading contracts for difference (CFDs), foreign exchange, and other leveraged financial instruments offered by SB Global Ltd (“the Company”).
This document forms an integral part of the Company’s legal framework and is provided in accordance with international best practices inspired by MiFID II principles.
General Risk Warning
Trading leveraged products such as CFDs involves a high level of risk. The value of your investments can both increase and decrease, and it is possible to lose all or part of your invested capital. You should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose.
Before trading, ensure you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
Suitability and Appropriateness
Clients should carefully consider their financial situation, experience, and risk tolerance before engaging in leveraged trading.
The Company may request information to assess whether the services are appropriate, but final responsibility for all decisions remains with the Client.
Leverage and Margin Risks
Trading with leverage amplifies both profits and losses. A small market movement may have a proportionally larger impact on your margin and could lead to:
- Rapid losses exceeding deposits;
- Margin calls requiring additional funds;
- Automatic position closure if margin falls below required thresholds.
Clients are responsible for monitoring account balances at all times.
Volatility and Market Risk
Financial markets can fluctuate rapidly due to political, economic, or unexpected events. Sharp volatility may result in price gaps or slippage, making it impossible to execute orders at expected levels. The Company is not liable for losses arising from market volatility or technical delays in price transmission.
Technical and Internet Risks
Trading via electronic systems involves risks of failure or delay due to software, hardware, or internet connection issues.
The Company shall not be liable for losses caused by communication failures, system interruptions, or unauthorized access resulting from the Client’s use of third-party networks.
Execution and Counterparty Risk
CFDs are over-the-counter (OTC) instruments. The Company is the counterparty to all transactions executed on its platform. Therefore, execution quality, pricing, and liquidity depend on the Company’s arrangements with its liquidity providers.
While the Company acts in good faith to provide fair pricing, there is no guarantee that the quoted price reflects the broader market price.
No Ownership of Underlying Assets
Trading CFDs does not entitle you to ownership, voting rights, or dividends in the underlying asset. You are only speculating on price movements of financial instruments such as indices, commodities, currencies, or shares.
Liquidity and Gapping Risk
Certain instruments or market conditions may limit liquidity, preventing order execution at desired levels.
Price “gaps” can occur when markets open at significantly different prices from prior closes, especially after weekends, economic announcements, or major events. These gaps may trigger stop-loss orders at worse prices than expected.
Currency Risk
If you trade in instruments denominated in currencies different from your account’s base currency, fluctuations in exchange rates can affect profit and loss.
Interest Rate, Credit, and Country Risks
Changes in interest rates, credit ratings, or geopolitical conditions may significantly affect the value of open positions.
Emerging-market instruments may involve higher volatility, limited regulation, and greater exposure to economic instability.
Regulatory and Legal Risk
Trading with a non-EU, third-country provider means certain regulatory protections available within the European Union do not apply, including:
- Investor compensation schemes;
- Negative balance protection rules under EU law;
- Access to EU ombudsman or dispute-resolution bodies.
Fees, Commissions, and Taxes
Before trading, you should obtain full information regarding all applicable fees and charges (spreads, swaps, commissions).
The Client is solely responsible for any taxes, duties, or other liabilities arising from trading activities.
Communication Risks
The Company communicates primarily through electronic means (email, trading platform, or online portal). Such communication channels carry inherent risks of interception, delay, or failure. Clients should regularly monitor their messages and ensure accurate contact information.
Third-Party Risk
Funds deposited with the Company may be held in segregated accounts with reputable financial institutions. However, the Company is not liable for losses resulting from the insolvency or failure of those institutions or third-party service providers.
Past Performance and Forecasting
Past performance of a financial instrument or strategy does not guarantee future results.
Any forecasts or simulations presented are hypothetical and should not be considered reliable indicators of future performance.
Force Majeure Events
The Company is not responsible for losses caused by events beyond its control, including natural disasters, wars, strikes, system failures, or regulatory restrictions affecting financial markets.
Client Acknowledgment
By opening an account with SB Global Ltd (G4Trade), the Client confirms that he/she:
- Has read, understood, and accepted this Risk Disclosure and Warning Notice;
- Understands the nature of trading leveraged products and the risks involved;
- Acknowledges that losses can exceed deposits;
- Agrees to bear full responsibility for all investment decisions and associated outcomes.
