How do I authorise someone to trade on my behalf?

If you wish to nominate another person(s) to have access to your account and trade on your behalf, you must notify us via a 'Power of authority form', which you can download by navigating to Help > Forms & Brochures > Australian Shares > Power of authority form or by clicking here.

Please note: The nominated third party will also need to provide identification as detailed on the form.

You can submit your form by one of the following methods:

Email: You may email your request to accountmaintenance@commsec.com.au

Post: CommSec Locked Bag, 22 Australia Square NSW 1215

Please note: Any nominated person(s) will not be able to make changes to your account details such as changing your login password or submitting a change of address on your behalf.

Your request will be processed within 1 to 2 business days upon receipt. For further assistance on completing this form, please call CommSec on 13 15 19 or +61 2 9115 1417 if calling from overseas (Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, Sydney time).

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