GFI Securities Forex broker specializes in providing foreign exchange trading services, the company's official website http://www.gfigroup.com/, the company's legitimate regulatory information South KoreaFSSFinancial Service,United KingdomFCAInvestment Advisory License,United StatesNFACommon Financial Service License, to enhance the security of the company's address 55 WATER STREET 10TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10041 UNITED STATES.
GFI Securities Forex Broker
Basic information
United States
5-10 years Regulated in South Korea Financial Service Suspicious Scope of Business Suspicious Overrun High potential riskCompany profile
Founded in New York in 1995 and regulated by FSS, GFI provides market brokerage services in a multitude of global over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange listed cash and derivatives markets.With a focus on electronic trading solutions, GFI Securities offers market access and execution across diverse sectors such as FX, credit derivatives, and commodities. However, their licenses of FCA and NFA have been reported as suspicious clones.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Regulated by FSS | Suspicious clone licenses of FCA and NFA |
| Various tradable products | Limited info on trading conditions |
| Multiple electronic trading platforms |
Is GFI Securities Legit?
Yes, GFI Securities is regulated by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), holding the licence type of Financial Service.
| Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) | |
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| Regulated by | South Korea |
| Licensed Institution | GFI Korea Money Brokerage Ltd. |
| Licensed Type | Financial Service |
| Licensed Number | Unreleased |
However, their licenses of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the National Futures Association (NFA) are regarded as suspicious clone ones.
| The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | |
| Regulatory Status | Suspicious Clone |
| Regulated by | United Kingdom |
| Licensed Institution | GFI Securities Limited |
| Licensed Type | Investment Advisory License |
| Licensed Number | 184801 |
| The National Futures Association (NFA) | |
| Regulatory Status | Suspicious Clone |
| Regulated by | United States |
| Licensed Institution | GFI Securities LLC |
| Licensed Type | Common Financial Service License |
| Licensed Number | 0287882 |
What Can I Trade on GFI Securities?
GFI Securities offers a broad range of markets, including fixed income derivatives, cash fixed income, emerging market financial products, energy and commodity derivatives, GFI SEF, MiFID II and equities.
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Forex | ✔ |
| Commodities | ✔ |
| Equities | ✔ |
| Bonds | ✔ |
| Fixed income | ✔ |
| Indices | ❌ |
| Stocks | ❌ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
Trading Platform
GFI Securities offers a broad array of electronic trading platforms for various financial markets, including foreign exchange (FX), credit, interest rates, and energy and commodities. These platforms prioritize efficient and transparent trading with access to substantial market liquidity.
GFI utilizes cutting-edge trading protocols such as Continuous Mid-Point Matching, Request For Quote (RFQ), and Join the Trade (JTT) to improve liquidity and ensure privacy in trades. These protocols are backed by GFIs advanced technology solutions like CreditMatch, ForexMatch, and EnergyMatch, which combine sophisticated trade execution capabilities with real-time market data and post-trade services.
GFIs platforms also support a variety of trading strategies, including periodic and continuous matching sessions, specialized execution services for interest rate derivatives, and strategies for maintaining delta-neutral portfolios. Through GFInet®, GFI provides real-time data, analytics, and direct market access, offering comprehensive support for professional trading activities.