Forex regulation in Hong Kong
This page explains the authorities and public records connected with retail forex and CFD activity in Hong Kong. Rules can depend on the product, legal entity, client type and location.
Regulatory overview
Leveraged forex needs an SFC Type 3 licence. Few international brokers hold one; most serve Hong Kong from elsewhere.
Authorities
Broker records
| Broker | Authority | Licence | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saxo Bank 8.4/10 | SFC (Hong Kong) | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
 Swissquote 8.2/10 | SFC (Hong Kong) | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
 Interactive Brokers 8.0/10 | SFC (Hong Kong) | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
 ATFX 7.9/10 | SFC (Hong Kong) | BUM667 | Review pending | View licence record |
Client protections
Under SFC (Hong Kong)
- Client-money rules
- Applies in limited circumstances
- Capital requirements
- Varies by licence
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed
- Leverage restrictions
- Not confirmed
- Compensation scheme
- Not confirmed
- External dispute resolution
- Not confirmed
- Risk disclosures
- Required for relevant firms
- Reporting or audit
- Required for relevant firms
Complaint routes
We have not confirmed a public complaint-submission route for an authority in Hong Kong. Check the official website and the broker's governing documents.
Official warnings
Frequently asked questions
Is forex trading regulated in Hong Kong?
SFC (Hong Kong) is the authority on record for Hong Kong. Leveraged forex needs an SFC Type 3 licence. Few international brokers hold one; most serve Hong Kong from elsewhere.
Does a foreign licence protect a trader in Hong Kong?
Only when the account is legally contracted with the licensed entity and the licence permits the relevant service. A broker brand may operate several entities, and the protections follow the entity that signs the account agreement, not the brand.