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Is ATFX safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

ATFX states licences from FCA, CySEC, FSC Mauritius, SCA UAE and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, CySEC, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFCA 760555ATFX Global Markets (UK) Ltd
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 285/15ATFX Global Markets (CY) Ltd
  • ✓ On registerFSCA ODP AT GLOBAL MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD
  • Stated by brokerFSC Mauritius C118023331
  • Stated by brokerSCA UAE 20200000078ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

1 look-alike site warning (these copy the name; they are not ATFX)

Real site: https://www.atfx.com/

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  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is ATFX safe?

ATFX states licences from FCA, CySEC, FSC Mauritius, SCA UAE and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, CySEC, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is ATFX regulated?

ATFX states licences from FCA, CySEC, FSC Mauritius, SCA UAE, FSCA ODP. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake ATFX websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 1 look-alike site copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.atfx.com/

Which ATFX company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

ATFX Global Markets (UK) Ltd, licence number 760555. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000003Wh27RAAR

Which ATFX company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

ATFX Global Markets (CY) Ltd, licence number 285/15. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which ATFX company holds the SCA UAE licence (UAE)?

ATFX MENA Financial Services LLC, licence number 20200000078. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/home.aspx

Which ATFX company holds the FSCA ODP licence (South Africa)?

AT GLOBAL MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://prod-entitysearchwebapplication.azurewebsites.net/otc-derivative-providers

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for ATFX?

ATFX (atfx.at/assets) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not ATFX. Its own site is https://www.atfx.com/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.