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Our Regulatory Role

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Introduction

At J. Knobel Investor Services Limited, we prioritize transparency and trust. As a tied agent of Mega Equity Securities and Financial Services Public Limited (CySEC License No. 011/03), we operate under strict Cyprus and EU regulations to protect your investments. This disclosure outlines our role, services, and commitments to you. 

Our Regulatory Status

  • Tied Agent Role: We are a tied agent, not an independent broker or middleman. This means we act directly on behalf of Mega Equity, a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) regulated by CySEC (License No. 011/03).
  • EU Oversight: Our services comply with the EU’s MiFID II framework, enforced by ESMA, ensuring transparency, fairness, and investor protection.
  • CySEC Supervision: Mega Equity oversees our activities, with CySEC monitoring compliance to safeguard your interests.


Our Services

We provide the following regulated services under Mega Equity’s license: 

  • Investment Advice: Personalized recommendations to align with your financial goals.
  • Reception and Transmission of Orders (RTO): We receive your trading orders and transmit them to Mega Equity for execution.

Note: We do not execute trades or manage portfolios directly execution is handled by Mega Equity.


Fees and Costs

  • Self-Directed: From 0.1% to 1% per order, with no minimum to start.
  • Advisory-Assisted: From 0.1% to 1% per plan, tailored to your needs.
  • Additional Costs: Trading may incur execution fees charged by Mega Equity or third parties, disclosed at the time of service.


For full details, contact us or review your client agreement.

Investment Risks

​ All investments carry risks, including potential loss of capital. Key risks include:


  • Market Risk: Prices of financial instruments may fluctuate.
  • Liquidity Risk: Some assets may be hard to sell quickly.
  • Performance Risk: Past performance does not guarantee future results.


We encourage seeking independent advice if unsure. Risk: Investments may lose value. 


Conflicts of Interest

We strive to act in your best interests. As a tied agent, we operate under Mega Equity’s conflicts policy, which mitigates risks such as:


  • Preferential treatment of certain clients.
  • Incentives affecting advice impartiality.
  • For details, request our Conflicts of Interest Policy.


Client Protection

  • Investor Compensation Fund: Eligible clients may be covered up to €20,000 if Mega Equity fails, per CySEC rules.
  • Best Execution: Mega Equity ensures your orders are executed at the best possible terms, per MiFID II.
  • Data Privacy: Your information is protected under GDPR and Cyprus law (see our Privacy Policy).


Complaints

If you’re unsatisfied, contact us at +357 22 258790 or email at complaints@jknobel.com. Unresolved issues can be escalated to Mega Equity or CySEC’s Financial Ombudsman. See our Legal page for details.

Contact Us

J. Knobel Investor Services Limited

55 Vyzantiou Street

Nicosia 2064

Cyprus

Email: info@jknobel.com 

Phone: +357 22 258790

Last Updated: April 2025