HFM Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms
HFM is a forex and CFD broker operated by HF Markets Group, based in Cyprus. It provides access to online trading through the website hfeu.com. The broker operates through several regulated legal entities across different jurisdictions.
Regulation & licensing
HFM operates via multiple regulated entities:
- United Kingdom β HF Markets (UK) Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under licence number 801701.
- Seychelles β HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd is regulated by The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) under licence number SD015.
- South Africa β HF MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under licence number 46632.
Each entity is subject to the rules of its respective regulator, and the applicable entity may depend on a client’s country of residence.
Trading platforms
HFM offers the following trading platforms:
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
- MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Account types
HFM provides several account types:
- CENT
- PREMIUM
- PRO
- ZERO
Before opening an account, readers should verify a broker’s licence directly with the relevant regulator named above to confirm its current status and the applicable regulated entity.
Disclosure: This review may contain affiliate links. Commissions never influence our ratings β see our Editorial Standards. Trading CFDs involves substantial risk of loss.