1st Contact is a forex and CFD brand based in the United Kingdom and operated by Sable International. Information about its services is available through its website at 1stcontact.com. The following profile summarises the regulatory details on record for the brand and its associated legal entities.
Regulation & licensing
1st Contact operates through multiple regulated entities across different jurisdictions.
In Australia, the brand is associated with NEEX PRIME PTY LTD, which is authorised by the Australia Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) under licence number 335126.
In South Africa, the associated entity SABLE INTERNATIONAL FX (PTY) LTD is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under licence number 41900.
These two licences place the brand’s operations under the oversight of separate national regulators, each with its own registered legal entity and licence reference.
Readers should confirm which entity and jurisdiction apply to their own account, as the applicable regulator and associated protections can vary depending on the entity through which a client is onboarded.
Before opening an account, it is advisable to verify each licence directly with the relevant regulator—ASIC in Australia and the FSCA in South Africa—using the licence numbers listed above to confirm the current status of the named entities.