Gibraltar Investment Firm License

Order Reception and Transmission

Licensed investment firms in Gibraltar are authorized to receive and transmit client orders for financial instruments to other authorized entities for execution on behalf of retail and professional clients.

Portfolio Management Services

Gibraltar investment firms can manage client investment portfolios on a discretionary basis, making investment decisions on behalf of clients in line with agreed mandates and GFSC conduct of business standards.

Investment Advisory Services

Licensed firms are permitted to provide personalized investment recommendations to clients based on their financial situation, risk appetite, and investment objectives in full compliance with applicable regulations.

Dealing on Own Account

Certain licensed investment firms in Gibraltar are authorized to deal on their own account across a range of financial instruments, subject to meeting the higher capital requirements associated with this activity.

Reception and Transmission of Orders

Investment firms licensed solely for the reception and transmission of client orders must maintain a minimum initial and ongoing capital of EUR 50,000, reflecting the lower operational risk of this limited activity scope.

Execution of Orders and Portfolio Management

Firms authorized to execute client orders or manage investment portfolios on a discretionary basis must maintain a minimum capital of EUR 125,000, ensuring sufficient financial resources to meet client obligations.

Full-Scope Investment Firm

Companies seeking authorization for the full range of investment services, including dealing on own account, must maintain a minimum capital of EUR 730,000, reflecting the significantly higher risk and responsibility involved.

Ongoing Capital Adequacy Monitoring

All licensed investment firms must continuously monitor their capital position and immediately notify the GFSC if capital falls below the required minimum threshold at any point during operations.