TRADING GLOSSARY
Source of funds
Source of funds means the origin of the money used for a particular deposit or transaction, such as salary, savings or sale proceeds. Financial firms may request evidence of that origin as part of their financial crime checks.
EXAMPLE
For example, a customer funding an account from a property sale may be asked for sale documents and a bank statement showing receipt.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Glossary definitions are general education only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure