PFD Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms

PFD is a forex and CFD broker operated by Pacific Financial Derivatives Ltd. The company is based in the United Kingdom and provides its services online through its website at pfd-nz.com.

Regulation & licensing

PFD operates under the oversight of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand. The regulated entity, listed as Pacific Financial Derivatives Limited, holds licence number 28944 with the FMA.

The FMA is New Zealand’s statutory financial markets regulator, responsible for supervising financial service providers and derivatives issuers operating in the country.

Trading platforms

PFD offers the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform. MetaTrader 4 is a widely used third-party trading platform known for its charting tools, technical indicators, and support for automated trading via Expert Advisors.

Readers are encouraged to verify PFD’s licence status directly with the Financial Markets Authority in New Zealand before opening an account.