§ 349.24. Authorization to trade.
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/us/cfr/t12/s§ 349.24·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Specific authorization required. No FDIC-supervised insured depository institution may directly or indirectly effect a retail forex transaction for the account of any retail forex customer unless, before the transaction occurs, the retail forex customer specifically authorized the FDIC-supervised insured depository institution to effect the retail forex transaction.
(b)Requirements for specific authorization. A retail forex transaction is “specifically authorized” for purposes of this section if the retail forex customer specifies:
(1)The precise retail forex transaction to be effected;
(2)The exact amount of the foreign currency to be purchased or sold; and
(3)In the case of an option, the identity of the foreign currency or contract that underlies the option. [76 FR 40789, July 12, 2011. Redesignated at 80 FR 74912, Nov. 30, 2015]