Important Announcements
Notice: POEMS Online Restrictions on Low-Priced, Illiquid Securities, and Securities Undergoing Bankruptcy
Last Updated: December 29, 2025Dear Valued Customers,
Due to various manipulation incidents of low-price and/or illiquid securities in various markets, we have taken the following trading restrictions to safeguard your interests.
Trading restrictions implemented on POEMS platform
- Low-price and illiquid securities
Online Buy orders are restricted while Sell orders may continue to be submitted online through POEMS platform. You may contact your Trading Representative to place Buy orders. - Securities undergoing bankruptcy proceedings
Both online Buy and Sell orders are restricted. For liquidation of any existing holdings, please reach out to your Trading Representative.
We encourage you to exercise heightened caution when trading these types of securities. You may wish to:
- Consider whether the intended trade aligns with your investment objectives and risk appetite.
- Review publicly available information to ensure you have a reasonable basis for trading the counter.
- Be mindful that these counters could be highly volatile and may be subject to corporate actions that could affect their trading behaviour.
- Remain cautious of unsolicited stock tips or invitations to join investment groups, especially those received through social media or messaging platforms as these stocks may be subject to pump and dump schemes, etc.
Thank you for your understanding.
