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AAAFx

No Regulation
South Africa
Since 2007
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD100
Max Leverage:
500
Account Types
  • ECN
  • Premium
  • Pro ECN

Official website

Homepage of aaafx.com as we captured it

aaafx.com

Online · checked Sep 10, 2026

8 pages archived · Aug 15, 2026

Funding Methods

8 methods

Bank Wire

wire transfer
Up to 1 day
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

VISA

credit card
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Help2pay

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

FairPay

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Pay Retailers

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

VirtualPay

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Skrill

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Neteller

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Trust rating

Fair

51 out of 100 · 40% checked· Provisional

Too little of its record has been checked.

Regulation—Not shown

We checked AAAFx on 2026-10-27 across its company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 40% of its record. The score of 51 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until more of the record is verified. What would move the score: verified age, transparency, policy risk. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.

Score last calculated 2026/10/27

No regulation
Your deposit is not protected by any financial authority.
What this means

Company Information

Full Name:Sikhula Venture Capital (Pty) Ltd
Founded:2007
Headquarters:South Africa
Enterprise Offices:1offices

Customer Support

Phone:
+30 213 0176300
Live Chat:
Available
Response Time:
—
Languages:
English
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Editorial review
Updated

Broker Summary

What Wikilix has recorded about AAAFx: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Introduction

Deciding on a reliable and transparent broker is critical, whether you are an experienced or an inexperienced forex and CFD retailer in a fluctuating market. AAAFx is depicted as a long-standing broker associated with Triple A Experts in Greece. They emphasize providing ECN-style trading conditions and offer social and copy trading functions, all while serving a global customer base.

AAAFx has been around since at least 2007; they initially focused on CFDs and FX trading. They have now evolved into creating a multi-asset trading platform for transactions in forex, commodities, indices, stocks (as CFDs), and cryptocurrencies (which are continuously changing by jurisdiction and entity type). They emphasize safety, transparency, and technology through their partnership with ZuluTrade, the leader in social trading.

This article provides a general overview of AAAFx and helps traders understand what is available.

Background and History

AAAFx is principally affiliated with Triple A Experts in Greece. However, the regulatory timeline has been noticeably misrepresented. The general point of reference for AAAFx is that it has had a license from the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission (HCMC) since 2007; however, the license number is "2/540/17.2.2010". Therefore, in this instance, it is more accurate to reference HCMC licensing documentation “2010” rather than “2007”.

The other part of the original text lists the founders and the most senior executives. Given the nature of public recordkeeping and how people view their respective leadership/founding figures, it is much safer and easier for us to describe this corporate identity in a way that reflects both its compliance and business aspects… .

The business entity that serves consumers or clients in the EU and is regulated by HCMC is named ‘Triple A Experts Investment Services Single Member S.A.’
Although, since its inception, AAAFx has provided clients with the ability to participate in shaping their future and the world economy through their collective trading platforms, they have also been there during periods of stress throughout time (the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID pandemic), while allowing continued access to global markets based on their multi-asset product offering described above.

Key Features and Offerings

AAAFx provides clients with exposure to an extensive array of instruments across multiple asset classes; however, AAAFx identifies itself as having ‘more than 500 instruments to trade’ and ‘over 70 foreign exchange pairs available’ - though clients/consumers should treat such instances as being illustrative only and not representative of consistently established and publicly-published product lists from AAAFx.

The most humane way of summarizing/reframing the multi-asset offering at AAAFx is as follows:multi-asset instruments, including foreign exchange pairs, CFDs on indices, commodities (metals/energy), stocks (CFDs), and cryptocurrency products, depending upon what type of account you hold and where you are located in the world.

Account Types and Social Trading (Corrected)

AAAFx offers four account types: ECN, ECN Plus, Islamic, and ECN Zulu, each catering to different trading preferences.

When ZuluTrade addresses ‘classic’ and ‘profit sharing,’ those terms help describe the business arrangement’s compensation/pricing model in social trading. So, it’s more precise to say that:

• AAAFx provides ECN-type accounts and

• ZuluTrade integration provides social/copy trading with different pricing/compensation arrangements

Trading Platforms (Improved)

AAAFx typically supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) ; MetaTrader 5 (MT5); and ZuluTrade(all platforms have potential variation by region, country, and time; other platforms may be accessible)

Safety for the Clients and Innovation (Improved)

AAAFx mentions certain client protections, such as negative balance protection, which may be codified in EU grocery retail protection for some clients and/or entities; differences in client protections offered across institutions, i.e., Professional v Retail v-sector, will result.

Regulatory/License (Revised)

When selecting a broker, regulation is a chief consideration. The previous table creates issues by claiming that the ‘HCMC license number is not publicly specified,’ whereas many public forums list the HCMC ID number as 2/540/17/2.2010 for the Greece-EU branch and other countries in this sector.

Another branch of verification regarding the AA-Group structure would use FSCA as its independent authorization in South Africa for license # 2017/315029/07.

The legal definitions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and New Zealand serve as Regulatory Presence Reports. They cannot, by law, consider other regulatory/state/national/regional agencies, simply reported, unless otherwise capable of verification through an active license. Most typically, provide an investor protection framework in place in Greece, up to €30,000 (always pursuant to the applicable investor compensation system in Greece).

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Regulator

License Number

Status

Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC), Greece

2/540/17.2.2010

Active (EU-regulated entity)

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa

2017/315029/07

Active (commonly cited group authorization)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (claimed mentions)

Not confirmed as primary license

Not primary regulator / not used as investor-protection oversight

New Zealand (claimed mentions)

Not confirmed as primary license

Not primary regulator / not used as investor-protection oversight

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

Trading Terms

AAAFx claims competitive trading terms, but the deposit and fee descriptions could be clearer.
Deposits vary by account type and region. Minimum deposits differ among ECN, ECN+, and Zulu ECN accounts.
Retail accounts in the EU are regulated by ESMA, with a maximum leverage of 1:30. Professional accounts allow higher leverage.
AAAFx offers ECN-style spreads that vary by instrument, liquidity, and account type.
Retail accounts in the EU are protected from negative balances.


Platform Technology

 AAAFx uses the MT4/MT5 and ZuluTrade platforms. Both support manual and social trading with similar tools, depending on account permissions.

 (Table retained, lightly corrected)

Feature

Details

Minimum Deposit

Varies by account type/region (commonly presented as account-dependent)

Leverage

Up to ~1:30 for EU retail clients (ESMA-style framework); higher for professionals

Spreads

Competitive/ECN-style; exact figures depend on instrument/account

Negative Balance Protection

Yes (typically for eligible retail clients)

Platforms

MT4, MT5, ZuluTrade (ActTrader may be available depending on setup)

Mobile Apps

MT4 and MT5 mobile apps supported

Fee Structure (Corrected)

AAAFx offers competitive pricing; however, the previous text lacked solid factual reasoning.
• You cannot say, "EU Brokers do not charge deposits, so AAAFx may not..." Payment methods and the broker's fee structure all play a part in determining deposit/withdrawal fees.
• To say, "Range accounts usually do not charge commissions," Is not accurate because AAAFx is ECN-biased, and pricing will reflect whether or not the account has been priced with a commission or marked up.
AAAFx's fees are determined by the account type (ECN, ECN Plus, ECN Zulu, Islamic) and the payment method, and all traders must refer to the current fee schedule in the official broker documents.

 

 (Table retained and corrected)

Fee Type

Details

Deposit Fees

Varies by method/region; confirm broker’s current fee schedule

Withdrawal Fees

Varies by method/region; confirm broker’s current fee schedule

Commission on Forex Trades

Depends on account type (ECN/ECN Plus/ECN Zulu can differ)

Inactivity Fees

Not confirmed in this text; verify in official policies

Other Charges

Account- and method-dependent; broker emphasizes transparency

User Experience and Market Reputation (Adjusted)

AAAFx is generally recognized as a reputable broker and is regulated (by HCMC and repetitively referenced FSCA) may create a greater level of confidence for traders who place value on regulation.

User experience is largely based upon practicalities such as funding and withdrawal options, as well as platform stability and responsiveness from support.

While the previous report included mention of award claims, we recommend preserving those claims but presenting them as “reported or announced” if there is no verification from the actual awarding parties. (AAAFx/ZuluTrade related brands have appeared in several industry-related publications.)

Growth & Development (Adjusted)

AAAFx has been included in articles discussing its longevity in the marketplace and its position as both an ECN broker and a social trading broker. However, claims such as “no issues with regulators" and "no significant stories regarding AAAFx in the media” may be considered too definitive for an entity subject to regulatory compliance. The current version is that AAAFx has maintained an ongoing presence in the market and has received recognition from industry publications; however, traders should continue to perform normal due diligence (on entity, fees, legal documents, and account protection).

Conclusion (Corrected)

AAAFx is a long-established brokerage based in Greece and regulated by the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission (Hellenic Capital Markets Supervisory Authority) in Europe under identification number 2/540/17.2/2010. It also holds FSCA authorization for other activities.

AAAFx appears to have a strong affiliation with ZuluTrade—potentially an important distinguishing factor for traders interested in social/copy trading—while also offering MT4/5, a well-known platform for both discretionary and algorithmic trading. However, details about fees, including deposit and withdrawal costs and account commissions, as well as the list of available instruments, are not standardized and should be obtained from the respective clearing broker, as they can differ by country, area, or entity.

In general, AAAFx may be a good choice for traders seeking a broker that offers regulatory solutions, ECN-style trading, or social trading, depending on the specific terms of the individual account.

 

 

Website archive
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Website snapshots

8 full-page captures of AAAFx's own site, archived so what they said can still be read after the pages change.

8 pages
Homepage
About / Why AAAFx
Account Types
Deposits & Withdrawals
Contact Us
Risk Disclosure
Privacy Policy
Safety of Funds
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Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

We have not confirmed any regulation for AAAFx. Money deposited with an unregulated broker is protected only by the company itself.

No regulation

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No regulation

We have not confirmed any regulation for AAAFx. An unregulated broker is not supervised by a financial authority, and money you deposit is protected only by the company itself.

What this means for you

  • No compensation scheme covers your funds.
  • No regulator to escalate a complaint to.
  • No audit of how client money is held.
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Trading accounts
Updated

Account Types

3 account types on record. Leverage up to 1:30.

3 account types
AccountMin DepositMax LeverageCommission
ECNNot recorded1:30$0.99
PremiumVIPNot recorded1:30$0
Pro ECNECNNot recorded1:30$10
Account names and conditions as published by AAAFx, recorded by Wikilix.
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

11 ways to fund an account. 10 credit instantly.

11 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Bank WireWire Transfer
Processing time varies by region; no fees charged by broker but processing fees may apply from intermediaries.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedUp to 1 day
VISACredit Card
No fees charged by broker; processing fees may apply from payment providers.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
Help2payE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
FairPayE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
Pay RetailersE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
VirtualPayE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
SkrillE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
NetellerE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
koraPayE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
AstroPayE-Wallet1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant
Capital Wallet (cryptocurrencies)Cryptocurrency1Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 10Not recordedInstant

Broker's notes on these methods

  1. No broker fees; processing fees may apply from payment providers. · applies to 9 methods
Fees, limits and processing times as published by AAAFx, recorded by Wikilix.
Trading software

Trading Platforms

2 trading platforms on record: MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.

2 platforms
  • MetaTrader 4 logo

    MetaTrader 4

    by MetaQuotes Software Corp.since 2005Developer site

    MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a popular trading platform for Forex and CFDs, offering advanced charting, automated trading via Expert Advisors, and fast, reliable execution.

    Details
  • MetaTrader 5 logo

    MetaTrader 5

    by MetaQuotes Software Corpsince 2010Developer site

    MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a next-generation multi-asset platform for trading Forex, stocks, and futures, with advanced analytics, faster execution, and powerful algorithmic trading tools.

    Details
Platforms and download links as published by the broker, recorded by Wikilix.
Websites

Global Domains

One domain on record. All active and served over HTTPS.

1 domain
  • aaafx.comMain siteActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Social channels

Social Presence

4 official channels on record.

4 channels
Channels as published by the broker, recorded by Wikilix.
Legal entities

Corporate Network

One legal entity behind the AAAFx brand.

1 entity
  • Sikhula Venture Capital (Pty) LtdActiveSouth AfricaRegistration 49299
Entities named in the broker's own documents and company registers, recorded by Wikilix.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AAAFx

Most Popular Questions
AAAFx offers a maximum leverage of up to 500. This allows traders to control larger positions relative to their account balance, subject to regulatory and internal risk management policies.
Yes — AAAFx requires KYC verification (identity and proof of residence) to open a live trading account.
The minimum deposit amount required by AAAFx is 100 USD. This applies across all supported deposit methods including bank wire, credit cards, and electronic wallets.
AAAFx supports multiple funding methods including bank wire transfers, VISA credit cards, and various e-wallets such as Skrill, Neteller, and AstroPay. Deposit processing is generally instant for cards and e-wallets, while bank wire transfers may take 1-3 business days depending on the region. No broker fees are charged, but payment providers may apply processing fees.
AAAFx offers the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. Both platforms support desktop use and provide features such as advanced charting, automated trading, and multi-asset trading capabilities. These platforms are developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp.
AAAFx is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa under license number 49299. The FSCA is a government-regulated authority with a high transparency level and provides client fund insurance up to ZAR 500,000. According to WIKILIX, AAAFx operates under a retail agency and market maker business model.
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