SFC regulated brokers

Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong

6 brokers list SFC in our register. The SFC licenses firms and individuals that deal in securities and futures in Hong Kong and publishes a public register.

Brokers listed: 6
Trusted or better: 6
Caution or worse: 0
Regulator country: Hong Kong

What SFC protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

Licensed corporations follow SFC conduct and client-money rules.
The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible losses from a licensed firm's default on exchange-traded products.

Major onshore regulator. Full conduct-of-business rules, client-money segregation and an enforcement record. A licence here carries the most weight for retail clients.

How to check the SFC register

01
Open the SFC public register (apps.sfc.hk).
02
Search for the firm's name or CE number.
03
Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.
04
Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

SFC public register

Brokers that list SFC

Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

Rakuten Securities
Also: JFSA
Strongly Trusted
9.0 / 10
Saxo
Also: AMF, ASIC, CONSOB +4
Strongly Trusted
9.0 / 10
ATFX
Also: ASIC, CySEC, FCA +4
Trusted
7.7 / 10
Blackwell Global
Also: FCA, SCB, SERC
Trusted
7.7 / 10
LION
Also: CIMA, MAS
Trusted
7.7 / 10
Z.com
Updated 18 Jun 2026
Trusted
7.7 / 10

Verdicts for SFC brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

Strongly Trusted
A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
2
Trusted
A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
4
Proceed With Caution
Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.
0
High Risk
The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.
0
Avoid
Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.
0
Not yet rated
We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.
0

SFC: frequently asked questions

What protection does a SFC licence give clients?

Licensed corporations follow SFC conduct and client-money rules. The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible losses from a licensed firm's default on exchange-traded products. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

How many brokers list SFC in your register?

6 of the brokers in our register list Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.

How do I check a SFC licence?

Open the SFC public register and search for the firm's name or CE number. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.

Does a licence mean a broker is safe?

No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

We take no affiliate commissions from brokers, prop firms or educators, and rated entities cannot be our affiliates. Verdicts are computed from regulator records and are not for sale. verify.trading provides records and analysis, not investment advice; trading involves significant risk of loss. Absence of a regulatory action is not an endorsement, and absence from a regulator's list is not proof of authorisation.

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