2.7.1. Classification as a Market Counterparty

An Authorised Firm may classify a Person as a Market Counterparty, unless and to the extent that Person is given a different classification under this chapter COB 2, if that Person meets the requirements to be:

1. (a) a Deemed Professional Client; or
2. (b) an Assessed Professional Client and is the subsidiary of a Holding Company that is a Deemed Professional Client by virtue of being a Large Undertaking falling within COB 2.4.1(j), provided that the arrangement meets the conditions in COB 2.7.2.

2.7.2. Requirement for confirmation by the Client

In order for an Authorised Firm to classify a Person as a Market Counterparty, the Authorised Firm must ensure that:

• (a) the Person has been given prior written notification of its classification as a Market Counterparty; and
• (b) the Person has not requested to be classified other than as a Market Counterparty within the time specified in the notification.