Question 1

What does Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Securities and Futures Commission is the financial regulator in Hong Kong, established in 1989. It oversees: Securities, Futures, Forex.

Question 2

Is SFC a tier-1 regulator?

Accepted Answer

SFC is currently a Tier 1 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under SFC?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for SFC. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by SFC?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to SFC. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with SFC?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.sfc.hk and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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