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Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
Maximum retail client leverage under this jurisdiction.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission regulates securities and futures markets. SFC-licensed brokers must maintain minimum paid-up capital and segregate client assets, providing a high standard of investor protection in one of Asia's key financial centres.
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Find my brokerSFC is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
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SFC is based in Hong Kong and covers the Hong Kong jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 regulator, it enforces strict capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and compensation schemes, making it one of the safest options for retail traders.
Visit the official SFC website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the broker's registered name or licence number to confirm its status. This is the most reliable way to check a broker's regulatory standing.
Compensation availability depends on the specific rules of SFC in Hong Kong. Tier 1 regulators typically operate investor compensation schemes covering a portion of client funds. Check the regulator's official guidance for current limits and eligibility criteria.