MF Global
1. Choose a method below on how to open your MF Global clearing account:
An account can be opened by using our online system OR by printing out the forms below and sending them to us via fax or mail.
Online
Click here to open an account online using our eaccount opener
Download Forms and Mail or Fax
U.S.A. and all Accounts
- Customer Agreement and Disclosure Booklet. (Everyone must download and read)
- Individual, IRA, Joint or Sole Proprietorship Application, Customer Agreement and Risk Disclosures (PDF 233K, 28 pages)
- Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, Trusts & Pension Plans Corporate Application, Customer Agreement and Risk Disclosures (PDF 300K, 39 Pages)
- If you've never traded futures before, then please fill out: Supplemental Risk Disclosure
Non-U.S. Accounts
- Everyone must fill out: Supplemental Customer Information
- If you are from Canada, then please fill out: Canadian Non-Solicitation Statement
- Beneficial owner solely claiming foreign status or treaty benefits download - W8-Ben
- Foreign partnership - W-8ECI or W-8IMY
- Foreign government, international organization, foreign central bank of issue, tax exempt organization or private foundation - W-8EXP or W-8ECI
- Person acting as an intermediary - W-8ECI or W-8IMY
- Person claiming an exemption from US withholding on income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States - W-8ECI
Security Futures Trading
IMPORTANT: To trade Security Futures Products, you must click on and read the Security Futures Risk Disclosure Document, the NQLX Disclosure, and you must fill out this form: Security Futures Addendum
Mailing Address for Forms
The Linn Group, Inc.
Chicago Board of Trade
141 W. Jackson Blvd, 1220A
Chicago, IL 60604
2. Fund your account:
Wire Instructions:
Harris Trust and Savings
111 West Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
ABA Routing# 071-000-288
Swift Code (If Applicable): HATRUS 44
Credit to: MF Global
Segregated Funds Account# 325-013-1
Further Credit to: Customer Name and Account Number
Check Instructions (note: checks take up to 10 days to clear):
(Note: Pursuant to the USA Patriot Act money laundering rules, we can no longer accept money orders or travelers checks. For amounts over $20,000 only a bank wire will be accepted).
Make all checks payable to: MF Global
Send to:
The Linn Group, Inc.
141 West Jackson Blvd,
Suite 1220A,
Chicago, Illinois 60604