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Speaking from my experience as an independent trader who places a high priority on regulatory compliance and transparency, I found that Point72, as described in the available information, primarily operates as a global alternative investment firm targeting professional investors. The firm is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and has a robust presence spanning over 15 years, but it does not disclose specific details about retail trading conditions or account types. Notably, there is no mention of a swap-free (Islamic) account option for traders. For me, the absence of this crucial detail is significant. Swap-free accounts are important for traders adhering to Islamic finance principles, as they avoid interest-based overnight charges. Since Point72 focuses on sophisticated, institutional, or high-net-worth clients, and not retail trading in the traditional forex/CFD sense, it’s possible that features like Islamic accounts are not part of their standard offering. Furthermore, the lack of accessibility to retail account-specific information—such as minimum deposit, trading platform choices, and swap-free options—requires traders with these needs to exercise particular caution. In summary, based on what I found, Point72 does not advertise or confirm the availability of swap-free (Islamic) accounts. Anyone with specific religious or ethical requirements should reach out directly to the firm for clarification but, based on its positioning and disclosures, I would be cautious about expecting such an option from Point72 at this time.