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CFI

Offshore
Mauritius
,
Since 2018
Last Updated:
58/100
Overall Score

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
N/A
Max Leverage:
500
Account Types
ZeroECN

User Reviews

Total Reviews
This Month
Avg Rating

Funding Methods

3 methods

Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)

credit card
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
4.0%

Bank Wire Transfers

bank transfer
days
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Skrill

e wallet
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Performance Metrics

Excellent Performance
Performance chart: 1: Regulation 86%, 2: License 78%, 3: Software 50%, 4: Spread 0%, 5: Account Type 18%, 6: Symbol 0%
Regulation
86%Excellent
License
78%Good
Software
50%Fair
Spread
0%Poor
Account Type
18%Poor
Symbol
0%Poor

Company Information

Full Name:CFI International Ltd
Founded:2018
Headquarters:Mauritius
Enterprise Offices:2offices

Customer Support

Phone:
+357 24 400270
Live Chat:
business_hours
Response Time:
Languages:
English
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Editorial review
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Broker Summary

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

Introduction and Overview

If you are starting out or have experience with financial trading, it is imperative that you find a reliable broker to work with. CFI International Ltd. has been established as a big name in the areas of financial services, though it does not provide a lot of information to the public, traders still need to evaluate the potential of CFI International Ltd. to support their requirements for a broker that offers greater options than they may find in the marketplace.

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at CFI International Ltd., covering its history and background, features, regulatory status, trading conditions, fees, and users' experiences with this broker. Understanding CFI International Ltd. will give you insights into the broker's offerings and how they align with your personal trading needs.

Corporate History and Background

There is very little known about the history and founding of CFI International Ltd., which remains an enigma. A review of the limited public documents available indicates that CFI International Ltd. operates in the financial services market and focuses on providing brokerage services for all types of financial instruments. It is apparent from the lack of publicly available information that the broker is an internationally based firm that emphasizes technology to facilitate traders' access to markets.

Since there are no publicly available historical records concerning CFI International Ltd., it is difficult to distinguish its development and major milestones within the industry. Nevertheless, the very existence of CFI International Ltd. within such a highly competitive and diverse environment indicates that they offer high-quality support for traders that meets the needs of the financial services world.

Major Features and Benefits

Although CFI International Ltd. does not publicly provide much specific information about its offerings and products, most brokers of this type maintain universal access to most financial markets via various financial instruments (forex, commodities, indices, and perhaps cryptocurrencies). To that end, it is highly likely that CFI International Ltd. establishes its online trading platforms for its various user demographics by offering customized platforms and/or leveraging advanced analytical tools.

Many brokers in the CFI International Ltd. group also emphasize customer service, education, and flexible account management. The combination of these elements will allow traders to make well-informed decisions and better manage their investments. Further confirmation of the actual types of services provided by CFI International Ltd. and the details surrounding these services should be obtained directly from the broker, as public information on CFI International Ltd.'s services is limited.

Regulatory Oversight / Licensing

One major yardstick for assessing a broker's reliability is the availability of sufficient regulatory oversight. Unfortunately, it appears there is little publicly available information from CFI International Ltd.'s respective regulatory bodies regarding the licenses held by CFI International Ltd., or whether it is compliant with the regulatory framework applicable to the financial services industry. With no publicly available information, it is difficult for prospective traders to assess CFI International Ltd.'s compliance with the relevant regulatory guidelines.

Advisably, no trader should enter into trade arrangements with CFI International Ltd. concerning any activity before confirming directly with CFI International Ltd. as to its regulatory status.

Regulator

License Number

Status

Limited information available

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

The proposed trading conditions of CFI International Ltd (CFI) provide an indication as to whether CFI is an appropriate broker for you. CFI has not published specific details about its trading conditions, though it is common practice for most brokers in this segment to offer consistent pricing (spreads), appropriate leverage in line with regulations, and relatively low minimum deposits to appeal to a diverse range of market participants.

In terms of trading platform technology, brokers usually offer either in-house platforms or platforms developed by other entities, such as MetaTrader 4 {MT4} or MetaTrader 5 {MT5}. These platforms typically enable multi-asset trading and have comprehensive charting features. It is not clear which specific platform CFI International Ltd offers, but they will likely offer at least the standard offerings in the financial industry.

Trading Condition

Details

Spreads

Limited information available

Leverage

Limited information available

Minimum Deposit

Limited information available

Trading Platforms

Limited information available

Fee Structure

Understanding the fee structure is crucial for traders to manage costs effectively. Unfortunately, there is no detailed public information regarding the deposit fees, withdrawal fees, or commission charges imposed by CFI International Ltd. Brokers typically vary in their fee models, with some offering commission-free trading but wider spreads, while others charge commissions with tighter spreads.

Potential clients should inquire directly with CFI International Ltd to obtain accurate and up-to-date fee information before opening an account.

Fee Type

Details

Deposit Fees

Limited information available

Withdrawal Fees

Limited information available

Commission

Limited information available

User Experience and Market Reputation

Because there are limited numbers of reviews or customer feedback on CFI International Ltd., evaluating the overall user experience and market reputation is difficult. In general, all brokers attempt to gain trust from customers by being honest and open with their customers, responding timely to inquiries, providing reliable trading technology, etc. Prospective traders need to perform their due diligence by looking for independent reviews and confirming that CFI International Ltd meets their trading requirements and expectations based on their own research.

Recent Developments

There is currently no publicly available information regarding recent developments, innovations, or strategic changes at CFI International Ltd. It is essential for traders to stay up to date on broker developments that could affect how they trade, to take advantage of changing market conditions and new technologies. It is suggested that those interested in obtaining more information consult CFI International Ltd’s official channels (contact support, etc.) to learn what has taken place recently.

Conclusion

CFI International Ltd operates as a broker in the Finance industry; however, there is very little publicly accessible information about the broker itself. At this time, the only publicly available information on the broker includes regulatory status, trading conditions, commissions/fees, and Available Platforms.

The lack of comprehensive data prevents potential clients from evaluating the overall value of the broker. Because data on CFI International Ltd is limited, potential clients should conduct due diligence before contacting the broker. Transparency and regulatory compliance should remain a priority when selecting a broker. The basis of successful trading is informed decision-making.

 

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Website snapshots

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

8 pages
Homepage
Regulation & Licensing
Regulatory Documents
About / Company
Account Types
Deposits & Withdrawals
Contact & Support
International Offices
Captured by Wikilix from the broker's live site. Open any shot to read it full size.
Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

CFI is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked row is not a finding either way.

0 of 11 checked
Licences on record
11
Confirmed on register
0
Tier 1 or 2
6
Offshore
5

How far our check got

  • 11 not yet checked
  • NFATier 1LebanonFinancial Service

    What the register says

    Type
    Financial Service
    Effective
    Jan 1, 1970
    Expires
    No expiry shown

    Client protection under this licence

    • Compensation schemeUp to USD 500000 (SIPC)
    • Client money kept separate
    • Complaints routeNFA Arbitration
    • Maximum leverage1:47

    These are the rules NFA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About National Futures Association

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: Up to USD 500000 (SIPC)Public registerTransparency: high
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 150000+
    Open the full licence record
  • FCATier 1United KingdomRetail Forex LicenseNo. 828955

    What the register says

    Licence number
    828955
    Type
    Retail Forex License

    Client protection under this licence

    • Compensation schemeUp to £85000 (FSCS)
    • Client money kept separate
    • Negative balance protection
    • Complaints routeFinancial Ombudsman Service
    • Maximum leverage1:30

    These are the rules FCA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Financial Conduct Authority

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: Up to £85000 (FSCS)Public registerTransparency: high
    Typical cost of this licence
    £100000+ (including compliance setup)
    Open the full licence record
  • BDLN/A (banking supervisor)LebanonFinancial ServiceNo. 40

    What the register says

    Licence number
    40
    Type
    Financial Service

    Client protection under this licence

    • Maximum leverageVaries by firm

    These are the rules BDL sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About BANQUE DU LIBAN

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo public registerTransparency: medium
    Open the full licence record
  • ISATier 2VanuatuRetail Forex License

    What the register says

    Type
    Retail Forex License
    Effective
    Dec 30, 2022
    Expires
    No expiry shown

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
    • Complaints routeISA Investor Complaints
    • Maximum leverage1:50

    These are the rules ISA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About The Israel Securities Authority

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 100000+
    Open the full licence record
  • CySECTier 2CyprusMarket Making(MM)No. 179/12

    What the register says

    Licence number
    179/12
    Type
    Market Making(MM)

    Client protection under this licence

    • Compensation schemeUp to €20000 (ICF)
    • Client money kept separate
    • Negative balance protection
    • Complaints routeCyprus Financial Ombudsman
    • Maximum leverage1:30

    These are the rules CySEC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: Up to €20000 (ICF)Public registerTransparency: high
    Typical cost of this licence
    €50000-100000
    Open the full licence record
  • SCATier 2United Arab EmiratesLeveraged foreign exchange tradingNo. 20200000154

    What the register says

    Licence number
    20200000154
    Type
    Leveraged foreign exchange trading

    Client protection under this licence

    • Compensation schemeDeposit Guarantee Scheme covers up to AED 100,000 per depositor
    • Complaints routeSCA complaints
    • Maximum leverage1:100

    These are the rules SCA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Securities and Commodities Authority

    Onshore regulatorCompensation: Deposit Guarantee Scheme covers up to AED 100,000 per depositorPublic registerTransparency: medium
    Open the full licence record
  • FSATier 3OffshoreCyprusMarket Making(MM)

    What the register says

    Type
    Market Making(MM)
    Effective
    Sep 25, 2012
    Expires
    No expiry shown

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation scheme
    • Complaints routeFSA Enquiries
    • Maximum leverage1:1000

    These are the rules FSA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About The Seychelles Financial Services Authority

    Offshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: low
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 10000-20000
    Open the full licence record
  • BVI FSCTier 3OffshoreSeychellesRetail Forex License

    What the register says

    Type
    Retail Forex License
    Effective
    Jan 1, 1970
    Expires
    No expiry shown

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation scheme
    • Complaints routeBVI FSC Complaints
    • Maximum leverage1:500

    These are the rules BVI FSC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission

    Offshore regulatorNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: medium
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 30k-50k + $50k-$1M capital
    Open the full licence record
  • FSATier 3OffshoreSeychellesFinancial ServiceNo. SD107

    What the register says

    Licence number
    SD107
    Type
    Financial Service

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation scheme
    • Complaints routeFSA Enquiries
    • Maximum leverage1:1000

    These are the rules FSA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About The Seychelles Financial Services Authority

    Offshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: low
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 10000-20000
    Open the full licence record
  • VFSCTier 4OffshoreUnited KingdomStraight Through Processing(STP)

    What the register says

    Type
    Straight Through Processing(STP)
    Effective
    Oct 14, 2019
    Expires
    No expiry shown

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation scheme
    • Complaints routeVFSC Complaints
    • Maximum leverage1:997

    These are the rules VFSC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Vanuatu Financial Services Commission

    Offshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: low
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 5000-10000
    Open the full licence record
  • VFSCTier 4OffshoreVanuatuInstitution Forex LicenseNo. 700479

    What the register says

    Licence number
    700479
    Type
    Institution Forex License

    Client protection under this licence

    • No compensation scheme
    • Complaints routeVFSC Complaints
    • Maximum leverage1:997

    These are the rules VFSC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how CFI applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Vanuatu Financial Services Commission

    Offshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: low
    Typical cost of this licence
    USD 5000-10000
    Open the full licence record
Trading accounts
Updated

Account Types

2 account types on record. Leverage up to 1:500.

2 account types
AccountMin DepositLeverageCommission
ZeroECNNot recorded1:500Zero commission
ECNNot recorded1:500Low volume-based commission
Account names and conditions as published by CFI, recorded by Wikilix.
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

3 ways to fund an account. 2 credit instantly.

3 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)Credit Card
Withdrawal fee is 0-4% or 0-25 USD; deposits in other currencies converted to USD with possible conversion fee by card processor.
Not recorded4%Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
Bank Wire TransfersBank TransferNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedday
SkrillE-WalletNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
Fees, limits and processing times as published by CFI, recorded by Wikilix.
Trading software

Trading Platforms

One trading platform on record: Meta Trader 5.

1 platform
  • Meta Trader 5 logo

    Meta Trader 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.

    Runs on

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Web
    • Android
    • iOS
    • API
    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
  • cfi.trade/en/cy/accountsMain siteActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Legal entities

Corporate Network

2 legal entities behind the CFI brand.

2 entities
  • CREDIT FINANCIER INVEST LIMITEDActiveUnited KingdomRegistration 11634673Established Oct 22, 2018
  • CFI INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration 1097587Established Sep 25, 2012
Entities named in the broker's own documents and company registers, recorded by Wikilix.

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