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Is HFM safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

HFM states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya and DFSA. We matched 6 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya, DFSA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 4 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA 46632HF MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 801701HF Markets (UK) Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 183/12HF Markets (Europe) Ltd
  • ✓ On registerDFSA F004885HF Markets (DIFC) Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD015HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 155HFM Investments Limited (Trading as HF Markets)

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

4 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not HFM)

Real site: https://www.hfm.com/za/en/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • 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 HFM safe?

HFM states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya and DFSA. We matched 6 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya, DFSA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 4 warnings 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 HFM regulated?

HFM states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya, DFSA. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake HFM websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 4 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.hfm.com/za/en/

Which HFM company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

HF MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD, licence number 46632. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

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

HF Markets (UK) Limited, licence number 801701. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0010X0000482gD2QAI

Which HFM company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

HF Markets (Europe) Ltd, licence number 183/12. 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 HFM company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd, licence number SD015. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

Which HFM company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

HFM Investments Limited (Trading as HF Markets), licence number 155. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://licensees.cma.or.ke/licenses/5/

Which HFM company holds the DFSA licence (UAE (DIFC))?

HF Markets (DIFC) Limited, licence number F004885. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.dfsa.ae/public-register/firms?keywords=F004885

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for HFM?

hotforex-assets.xyz (FCA), HotForexMarket (clone of an FCA authorised firm) (FCA), Hot Forex Traders / hotforextraders.com (FCA), hotforex-crypto.trade (FCA). These copy the name and are not HFM. Its own site is https://www.hfm.com/za/en/.

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