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In my years navigating the forex landscape, regulatory status has always been a top concern when evaluating where to place my funds. Regarding HCFX, I notice that they were previously authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), holding both Payment and Investment Advisory licenses. The FCA is generally recognized for its high regulatory standards, particularly concerning client fund segregation, operational transparency, and monitoring of business conduct. Historically, when a broker held such licenses, it offered me some assurance that my deposits were subject to proper oversight and compliance procedures. However, what stands out to me now is that HCFX’s FCA licenses are marked as “Exceeded,” which means those authorizations are no longer valid. This change significantly alters the landscape of protection. Without current FCA regulation, there are fewer safeguards in place. In my experience, absence of up-to-date regulatory supervision means that critical protections such as recourse to compensation schemes and rigorous oversight of client money handling may simply not apply. That reality requires a conservative approach. In light of this, I would exercise heightened caution, carefully reconsider the level of protection afforded to my capital, and avoid assuming that previous regulatory status translates to current safety. Ultimately, for me, only an actively regulated broker can provide the fund security and accountability needed in today’s complex forex market.