Regulation & Safety

Before we publish any review, we verify the platform's regulatory status. Here's exactly how.

The Regulators We Check

• FCA (UK): Financial Conduct Authority — the primary regulator for UK-facing platforms.
• CySEC (Cyprus): Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission — EU passport regulator.
• ASIC (Australia): Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
• IIROC (Canada): Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
• MAS (Singapore): Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Our Verification Process

1. Check the platform's claimed license number against the regulator's public register.
2. Verify the entity name matches exactly.
3. Confirm the license is active, not revoked or expired.
4. Check for any public warnings or enforcement actions.
5. Review client money protection and segregation policies.

Red Flags

• No license number, or a license from an unrecognized jurisdiction.
• Guaranteed returns or "risk-free" promises.
• High-pressure sales tactics.
• Unusual deposit methods (crypto-only, unusual wire destinations).
• Difficulty withdrawing funds.

Reporting a Suspicious Platform

If you believe a platform is operating illegally or fraudulently, report it to the relevant regulator (e.g., FCA ScamSmart) and consider filing a complaint with Action Fraud.