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As a trader who has evaluated many brokers, I find that assessing overnight financing costs—often called swap fees—is essential for determining the true cost of holding positions. In the case of Standard Bank, my review is limited by a noticeable absence of publicly available information about their swap rates or overnight fees. Unlike many established brokers who disclose detailed swap structures and even offer swap calculators or transparent rate tables, Standard Bank provides very limited details about its account offerings or fee schedules. For me, this lack of transparency makes it difficult to accurately compare Standard Bank’s overnight costs to those of other brokers. Additionally, Standard Bank operates without any recognized regulatory status, which further adds to my concerns about fee consistency and fairness. Most regulated brokers adhere to strict disclosure standards, giving traders clear insights into all potential costs—including swaps—before they trade. In contrast, with Standard Bank, the absence of explicit swap fee information and an unregulated status means I would approach with extra caution, particularly if I plan to hold leveraged positions overnight. In summary, without access to concrete swap rate details, it is impossible for me to fairly rank Standard Bank’s overnight financing charges against competitors. As always, I recommend that traders prioritize brokers who maintain full regulatory oversight and transparent disclosure of all trading costs, including swap fees.