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CGD

Regulated
Canada
Since 2001
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD5000
Max Leverage:
N/A
Account Types
N/A

Official website

Homepage of canaccordgenuity.com as we captured it

canaccordgenuity.com

Online · checked Sep 10, 2026

8 pages archived · Sep 5, 2026

Funding Methods

4 methods

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

bank transfer
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:$5

Wire Transfer (CAD)

wire transfer
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:CA$40

Wire Transfer (USD)

wire transfer
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:$50

Wire Transfer (International)

wire transfer
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:$65

Trust rating

High risk

47 out of 100 · 53% checked· Provisional

The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.

We checked CGD on 2026-10-29 across its regulation, company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 53% of its record. It claims 1 licence on its site, but none has been checked on an official register yet. The score of 47 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until a claimed licence is checked on an official register. What would move the score: licence held by the onboarding entity, verified age, transparency. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.

Score last calculated 2026/10/29

Company Information

Full Name:Canaccord Genuity Direct
Founded:2001
Headquarters:Canada
Enterprise Offices:2offices

Customer Support

Phone:
(514) 985-8080
Live Chat:
Available
Response Time:
—
Languages:
English
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Broker Summary

What Wikilix has recorded about CGD: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Introduction and Overview

In the ever-evolving world of financial trading, brokers play an essential role as intermediaries between investing clients and market access to the global capital markets. Traders primarily rely on brokers to access a range of financial instruments, enjoy high-quality trading conditions, and benefit from robust technological platforms. So it is natural that, as you research the brokers you consider trading with, you will seek clarity and a fuller understanding to help you make good trading choices.

One broker that sporadically comes up in discussions around trading is the acronym CGD. Unfortunately, while CGD operates within financial and corporate structures, it has been elusive about providing verified, detailed information on its trading activities. In this article, we aim to clarify what we do understand about CGD (as it pertains to trading brokerage), make a clear distinction between fact and assumption, and provide a clear understanding based on the available data.

Background and History

The acronym CGD is most commonly associated with Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), a well-respected banking conglomerate based in Portugal that has been in existence since 1876. CGD is a banking institution first and foremost, providing a wide variety of financial services (retail banking, investment services, investment management, asset management). While CGD has extensive financial capabilities, none of them relate to any Trading brokerage or provide a trading platform.

Another company that once operated as a CGD and is still known today is Country Group Development Public Company Limited, a real estate development firm based in Thailand, established in 1995. However, CGD has no involvement in trading, brokerage, or financial markets and operates exclusively as a property developer and investor.

There is mention of CGD Trading Ltd, based in the UK. Still, again, the publicly available information is negligible and lacks clarity about what they run in terms of brokerage or trading.

Key Features and Offering

Since we lack specific, confirmed information, predominantly primarily about a CGD broker, there is very little real information we can provide on what features are typical of what one would expect from a CGD trading brokerage, such as the trading platform, account types, instruments supported, or education. Without an official announcement or any public comments on services, we cannot even begin to summarize specifically what CGD the broker may offer, nor what tools or services would come with a CGD account.

Other reputable brokers typically offer different account types (for the level of trader), as well as access to multiple asset classes (forex, stocks, commodities, indices), and/or their technology would be a sophisticated trading platform integrated with advanced analytical tools, which are typical of a good trading brokerage. Unfortunately, the information we have regarding CGD is much less than offline C downgrade-cut and brokerage.

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

Above all, the regulation of the trading brokerage remains paramount to trust and security in the trading brokerage world. Brokers are usually licensed or registered by a financial authority to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect public interests in the trading process. Unfortunately, we have been unable to find any regulatory licenses or compliance mentions for any CGD entity that has operated as a trading broker at any time.

Below is a summary table showing the status of the known CGD entities and whether each entity lacks a brokerage license.

Entity

Regulator

License Number

Status

Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD)

Banco de Portugal

Registered Banking Institution

Active (Banking License)

Country Group Development Public Co. Ltd

Thai SEC

Registered Real Estate Developer

Active (Non-Brokerage)

CGD Trading Ltd

Not Available

Not Available

No Brokerage License Found

Trading condition features and platform technology

Trading conditions—that is, spreads, leverage, minimum deposits, and commissions—are significant considerations for traders when considering a broker.

The technology that drives trading platforms—from desktop software to mobile apps—is also a significant influence on the trading experience.

Unfortunately, verified information on CGD’s trading conditions or platform technology was not available. There is no way to do a meaningful comparison or overview without official data. No CGD data is included.

Trading Condition

Typical Broker Range

CGD Broker Data

Spreads

From 0.0 to 3 pips

Not Available

Leverage

Up to 1:500 (varies by jurisdiction)

Not Available

Minimum Deposit

$100 - $500

Not Available

Platforms

MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web/Mobile Apps

Not Available

Fee Structure

Transparent fee structures are essential for traders to understand the cost implications of their trading activities. Common fees include deposit and withdrawal charges, commissions per trade, and inactivity fees.

Due to the lack of verified information on CGD as a trading broker, no fee details can be provided. The table below outlines typical fee categories brokers disclose, but CGD-specific data is unavailable.

Fee Type

Typical Broker Charges

CGD Broker Data

Deposit Fees

Usually Free or Minimal

Not Available

Withdrawal Fees

Varies by Method

Not Available

Commission

From $0 to $10 per lot

Not Available

Inactivity Fees

Varies or None

Not Available

 

User Experience and Market Reputation

Customer reviews and market reputation offer insights into a broker's reliability, service quality, and overall user satisfaction. Unfortunately, there are no credible user reviews, ratings or testimonials available for CGD as a trading broker.

In the absence of public evaluative feedback and commentary, it is difficult for traders to ascertain CGD's reputation within the trading community. Traders should be cautious and independently validate brokers with publicly accessible histories and reputations.

Recent Developments

Being informed of recent news and developments is essential to understanding a broker's current and future prospective standing. However, there has been no recent news, press releases, product launches, or regulatory announcements regarding CGD as a trading broker.

The lack of relevant news further establishes that CGD is not active and recognized as a trading broker in the industry at this time.

Conclusion

In summary, while CGD is recognized as an acronym for reputable businesses in banking and real estate, no documented or authoritative information supports CGD as a trading broker. The stated information, such as the trading platforms used, regulatory licensing, fees, etc., is not available or documented.

Traders interested in brokerage services offered under the CGD brand are encouraged to verify the specific business information and conduct due diligence. CGD is not presently recognized as an active trading brokerage. CGD operates predominantly in the banking and commercial real estate sectors.

Website archive
Captured

Website snapshots

8 full-page captures of CGD's own site, archived so what they said can still be read after the pages change.

8 pages
CG Direct Homepage
Compliance & Regulation
About CG Direct
Self-Directed Investing
Pricing & Commissions
Contact CG Direct
DMA / Sophisticated Trading Offer
DirectFolio Platform
Captured by Wikilix from the broker's live site. Open any shot to read it full size.
Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

CGD is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked licence is not a finding either way.

0 of 1 checked
Licences on record
1
Confirmed on register
0
Tier 1 or 2
1
Offshore
0

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The only licence on file

Licence Verification Record

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Unreleased

Recorded from the firm's own disclosure. Not yet checked against the register.

Jurisdiction
Canada
Authority strength
Tier 1
Licence type
Market Making(MM)
Not yet checked on the register

Client protection under this licence

  • Compensation schemeUp to CAD 1000000 (CIPF)
  • Client money kept separate
  • Negative balance protection
  • Complaints routeOBSI
  • Maximum leverage1:49

These are the rules CIRO sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CGD applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

A licence record describes what an authority published. It is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.

Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

4 ways to fund an account.

4 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)Bank Transfer
Standard bank transfer method, supports USD, CAD, and other currencies
Not recordedUSD 5USD 5,000Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Wire Transfer (CAD)Wire TransferDomestic Canadian wire transfers onlyNot recordedCAD 40USD 5,000Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Wire Transfer (USD)Wire TransferDomestic US wire transfers onlyNot recordedUSD 50USD 5,000Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Wire Transfer (International)Wire Transfer
International wires with currency equivalent fees; supports multiple currencies
Not recordedUSD 65USD 5,000Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Fees, limits and processing times as published by CGD, recorded by Wikilix.
Websites

Global Domains

One domain on record. All active and served over HTTPS.

1 domain
  • www.canaccordgenuity.com/cgdirectMain siteActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Legal entities

Corporate Network

2 legal entities behind the CGD brand.

2 entities
  • Canaccord Genuity DirectActiveCanadaRegistration 709611Established Aug 20, 2019
  • CORPORATION CANACCORD GENUITYActiveCanadaRegistration 1147988308Established Sep 11, 1998
Entities named in the broker's own documents and company registers, recorded by Wikilix.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGD

Most Popular Questions
Canaccord Genuity Direct serves clients primarily in Canada and some global clients but prohibits residents of North Korea, Iran, and other sanctioned countries from opening accounts. This aligns with regulatory compliance requirements.
Canaccord Genuity Direct offers a maximum leverage of 1:49.
Canaccord Genuity Direct offers trading in regulated financial instruments such as bonds and stocks.
Canaccord Genuity Direct offers customer support in English with live chat available during business hours. They also provide phone support at 1-866-608-0099 and have a physical address in Montreal, Canada. Additional contact methods include phone and email through their regulator CIRO.
The minimum deposit amount at Canaccord Genuity Direct is 5000 USD. Deposits can be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or wire transfers with no deposit fees specified. Withdrawal fees vary by method, for example, 5 USD for EFT withdrawals and up to 65 USD for international wire transfers.
Canaccord Genuity Direct is regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), a government-regulated body. It holds an onshore Market Making license and offers client fund insurance up to CAD 1,000,000 through CIPF. The broker operates with high transparency and a complaint mechanism via OBSI.
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