Yes: HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, verified against each regulator's public register below.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | License # | Tier | Investor compensation | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | United Kingdom | 801701 | Tier 1 | FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme), up to £85,000 per eligible claim | Verify → |
| CySEC | Cyprus | 183/12 | Tier 1 | ICF (Investor Compensation Fund), up to €20,000 per eligible claim | Verify → |
| FSCA | South Africa | 46632 | Tier 2 | None | Verify → |
| FSA Seychelles | Seychelles | SD015 | Tier 3 (offshore) | None | Verify → |
| Factor | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory oversight | 40/40 | 4 active regulators on file, each verified against its public register |
| Verification recency | 12/20 | Facts last checked 44 days ago |
| Verification history depth | 5/20 | 1 logged verification check on record |
| Live account transparency | 0/12 | No live-verified account with this broker yet |
| Written methodology | 8/8 | A specific verification methodology note is on file |
HFM holds 2 Tier 1 regulators and 1 Tier 2 regulator and 1 Tier 3 (offshore) regulator. At least one of those regulators backs client accounts with a statutory investor compensation fund, detailed in the table above. FirstBuckFX has not yet logged a tested deposit or withdrawal with HFM. That's a gap worth knowing about, not something to assume is fine. This was last checked on August 5, 2026. For trading conditions, spreads, and the full write-up, see the full HFM review.
Profile compiled 2026-08-05 firsthand from the broker's official website, public regulator registers, and a live trading account FirstBuckFX holds directly with HFM. Anything not confirmed was left as "Not disclosed" rather than assumed.
Yes. HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, verified against each regulator's public register.
HFM is licensed by FCA (License #801701), CySEC (License #183/12), FSCA (License #46632), FSA Seychelles (License #SD015).
Yes. HFM holds 2 Tier 1 licenses, a major-jurisdiction regulator with a statutory investor compensation scheme.
Yes, in part. At least one of HFM's regulators operates a statutory investor compensation fund. See the regulation table above for which one and the coverage limit.
Yes. FirstBuckFX last verified HFM's profile on August 5, 2026.