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HFM

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Brand overview and official site

HFM operates through 4 legal entities recorded in the current FXVeritas research file across Cyprus, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Mauritius.

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Official-source discrepancies

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Official-source discrepancy

HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd registered-office wording

Source A: FSA capital-markets list: Unit C, F28, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Seychelles.

Source B: International live-account legal line: Room S203A, Second Floor, Orion Complex, Victoria, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles.

Status: conflicting official sources · Last checked: Sep 12, 2026

Official-source discrepancy

HF Markets (Europe) Ltd retail vs institutional clients

Source A: Catalog stores CySEC 183/12 plus generic ICF/NBP against HF Markets (Europe) Ltd as if it were a current EU retail contractor.

Source B: Pillar III 2025 Capital Requirements Disclosures: as of 20 September 2025 the Company discontinued servicing all EU retail clients and will exclusively serve institutional clients, starting with HF Markets Ltd.

Status: conflicting official sources · Last checked: Sep 12, 2026

Research gaps

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  • hfm.com/int/en/about/regulatory-environment was Cloudflare-gated in this pass.
  • Live CySEC CIF card for HF Markets (Europe) Ltd timed out from this host.
  • SD015 is not printed on the FSA list row; FSA does not publish that number next to the company name.
  • Mauritius FSC live register was not opened for C110008214.

Recorded answers

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Is HFM regulated?

What the provider discloses

HF Markets (SV) Ltd / HF Markets (Europe) Ltd — The provider distinguishes SVG incorporation from the Cyprus investment firm. Its Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund membership relates to the European entity; it is not evidence of cover for an SVG account. Sources and scope →

Independent regulatory check

FXVeritas records 4 legal entities in the research file for HFM. 1 of 3 research-file licences are regulator-verified. Regulatory protection can differ by the entity serving the client.

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Which legal entities are recorded for HFM?

The current FXVeritas file records 4 legal entities. A brand name is not a licence.

  • HF Markets (Europe) Ltd
  • HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd
  • HF Markets (SV) Ltd
  • HF Markets Ltd

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Which regulators are recorded?

The current file records 4 regulator codes: CySEC, Seychelles FSA, Unknown, Financial Services Commission (Mauritius).

How many research-file licences are verified?

FXVeritas has independently verified 1 of 3 research-file licences.

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What client-protection evidence is recorded?

Client-protection evidence is not yet recorded in this file. Missing evidence is not a finding that protection is absent.

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What remains unresolved?

2 licence items remain unresolved, and 2 official-source discrepancies are recorded. These are research-file states, not confirmed misconduct.

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Incidents and regulatory actions

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What the sources show

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Provider licence disclosure ·

HF Markets (SV) Ltd / HF Markets (Europe) Ltd

The provider distinguishes SVG incorporation from the Cyprus investment firm. Its Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund membership relates to the European entity; it is not evidence of cover for an SVG account.

Sources and scope

Identifiers disclosed by the provider; current regulator status not independently verified here.

Company / corporate identifier
SV: 22747 IBC 2015
Authority or registration system
CySEC for Europe entity
Disclosed financial permission
Europe entity: 183/12

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HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd

The FSA list names this Seychelles entity. This entry does not print its licence number or establish which residence-specific account contracts with it.

Sources and scope

Entity-name match only; no licence-number verification inferred.

Authority or registration system
Seychelles FSA
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Research changes

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