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CGWS

Offshore
Hong Kong
,
Since 1998
Last Updated:
26/100
Overall Score

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
N/A
Max Leverage:
N/A
Account Types
StocksSTPStocks+7 more

User Reviews

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Total Reviews
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Avg Rating

Funding Methods

4 methods

Bank Wire Transfer

bank transfer
3 days
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard)

credit card
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

E-Wallets (PayPal, Skrill)

e wallet
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum)

crypto
Instant
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Performance Metrics

Excellent Performance
Performance chart: 1: Regulation 2%, 2: License 25%, 3: Software 0%, 4: Spread 0%, 5: Account Type 50%, 6: Symbol 0%
Regulation
2%Poor
License
25%Poor
Software
0%Poor
Spread
0%Poor
Account Type
50%Fair
Symbol
0%Poor

Company Information

Full Name:Great Wall Securities
Founded:1998
Headquarters:Hong Kong
Enterprise Offices:1offices

Customer Support

Phone:
400-6666-888
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 CGWS: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Overview and Introduction

The broker is an essential element to being a successful trader, and the importance of selecting a good one to use continues to grow as the financial market continues to change very rapidly. CGWS presents itself as a trading broker and provider of financial services with a goal of meeting the needs of many different kinds of traders. Many brokers, like CGWS, are striving to provide platforms and services to today’s traders as quickly and as accurately as possible as the current financial markets continue to expand.

Publicly available data on CGWS is quite limited, and the purpose of this article is to provide the maximum amount of information possible with the limited amount of data that is currently available; specifically, what is known about CGWS, its offerings and where data can be found that we simply do not have enough information. Transparency in the financial services industry is of utmost importance and having as much information as possible about the broker will allow a trader to make a good, informed decision about trading with that broker.

History and Background

Unfortunately, detailed background information about CGWS is not readily available from either official or third-party sources; there is no verifiable information available to show when CGWS was founded, where its headquarters are located or how the broker has evolved in the financial services industry. Without access to any corporate profile or historical data on CGWS, potential customers are advised to proceed with caution when conducting business with CGWS and attempt to further verify any and all information about CGWS prior to doing business with them. Most reputable brokers have a significant amount of information about their company, but CGWS currently lacks this information.

Examples of Key Features/Offerings

Because of the lack of data about CGWS, there is no information about the trading platform that CGWS offers, the types of accounts that CGWS offers and the types of instruments that CGWS provides.In general, brokers have many different kinds of available instruments such as forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies, but there is no definitive information on CGWS's product list.

Also, all other information on the trading tools, education and customer support that traders will need to conduct an informed trade is also lacking. As such, if you are a trader looking for superior charting tools, automated trading, or mobile app capabilities, the only way to verify if these features are offered by CGWS is to contact them directly or look for feedback from users.

General Information on Regulatory Compliance and Licensing.

One of the factors that must be considered when evaluating the trustworthiness of any broker is whether that broker is regulated. Unfortunately at this time, there is not, to our knowledge, any verifiable information on CGWS's regulatory status or licensing. There is not one official regulatory authority that has recognized CGWS, nor is there a regulatory license number associated with CGWS; this lack of regulation raises numerous concerns regarding oversight and investor protection.

The following table summarizes the current findings based on information available to us at this time:

Regulator

License Number

Status

N/A

N/A

Unverified / Unknown

Without clear regulatory oversight traders should be cautious about trading with CGWS and should conduct competent due diligence.

General Information on Trading Conditions and Technology

At this time, there is no information available to the public on CGWS's trading conditions including but not limited to spreads, leverage or minimum deposits. It is very important for traders to have an understanding of these conditions to know the cost and risk of trading with a broker.

There is also no information available from CGWS on the trading platforms CGWS uses to trade. Whether the trading platform(s) are proprietary or the very well-known MetaTrader 4 or 5, platform reliability, execution speed and usability are major considerations forCGWS provides minimal data about its operations when compared to other brokers.

Comprehensive information in the form of spreadsheets is available for brokers to assess their effectiveness and other data points; however, CGWS has not made this data publicly available on its website, thus making it difficult for traders to determine if they want to deposit funds with CGWS.

Traders will have a hard time determining the cost of trading with CGWS given that they do not list a specific fees. CGWS does not provide a breakdown of deposit fees, withdrawal fees, or commission amounts on their website. Without publicly accessible fee information, traders will have no means of comparing CGWS with other brokers or assessing their overall cost of trading with CGWS.

Without reliable user reviews and independent studies available on CGWS, traders have no means of evaluating the level of satisfaction with the platform or the level of customer service offered by CGWS. Traders should exercise caution before depositing funds with CGWS and should seek further information or references before proceeding.

Traders should stay informed about a broker's recent offerings, regulatory changes, or technological upgrades. The lack of any news regarding the recent developments associated with CGWS indicates that CGWS may not be active in financial markets and that they may not have a solid reputation in the trading community. Without any forms of communication with brokers regarding their current offerings, traders will be left to rely on their direct contact with the broker.

Currently, CGWS is a trading broker registered in the United States. However, there is virtually no publicly available information regarding CGWS, which creates an obstacle for traders in determining CGWS's reliability. Therefore, traders that are considering doing business with CGWS should conduct due diligence and directly contact CGWS for clarification, as well as review other brokers for transparency and verified credentials.

Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

Every licence CGWS has in force is from an offshore regulator. Most carry no compensation scheme — each licence's record says what the issuing regulator actually requires.

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

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The only licence on file

Licence Verification Record

Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia No number recorded

Recorded from the firm's own disclosure. Not yet checked against the register.

Jurisdiction
ChinaOffshore
Authority strength
Tier 3
Licence type
Dealing in securities
Not yet checked on the register

Client protection under this licence

  • No compensation scheme
  • Complaints routeSERC complaint desk & arbitration
  • Maximum leverage1:20

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

A licence record describes what an authority published. It is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.

Trading accounts
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Account Types

10 account types on record. Leverage up to 1:1.

10 account types
AccountMin DepositLeverageCommission
StocksInvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
STPECNNot recorded1:1Not specified
StocksInvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
StocksInvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
FundedPropNot recorded1:1Not specified
Cash (invest)InvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
DMAECNNot recorded1:1Not specified
CorporateNot recorded1:1Not specified
StocksInvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
TrustInvestNot recorded1:1Not specified
Account names and conditions as published by CGWS, recorded by Wikilix.
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

4 ways to fund an account. 3 with no deposit fee. 3 credit instantly.

4 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Bank Wire TransferBank Transfer
Clients must ensure bank account holder's name matches trading account holder's name. Withdrawals processed to same bank account used for deposits. Available internationally; specific bank details provided upon request.
FreeFreeUSD 100USD 100USD 50,0003 days
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard)Credit Card
Deposits and withdrawals subject to card issuer limits and may incur foreign transaction fees. Available in regions where Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
FreeFreeUSD 50USD 50USD 5,000Instant
E-Wallets (PayPal, Skrill)E-Wallet
E-wallet accounts must be verified and linked to trader's name. Available in countries where PayPal and Skrill operate.
FreeFreeUSD 10USD 10USD 10,000Instant
Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum)Cryptocurrency
Deposits and withdrawals subject to network transaction fees. Available globally, subject to local regulations.
Not recordedNot recordedUSD 100USD 100Not recordedInstant
Fees, limits and processing times as published by CGWS, recorded by Wikilix.
Legal entities

Corporate Network

One legal entity behind the CGWS brand.

1 entity
  • SOLOMON SECURITIES LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration 0188693Established Aug 19, 2020
Entities named in the broker's own documents and company registers, recorded by Wikilix.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGWS

Most Popular Questions
Great Wall Securities is licensed to deal in securities and bonds. The broker does not specify availability of forex, CFDs, or cryptocurrencies for trading in the provided context.
Great Wall Securities offers customer support via phone, email, and live chat during business hours. Support is available in English, and the contact details include a regional phone number and an email address for support.
Great Wall Securities offers a maximum leverage of 20. No further details on leverage conditions are specified in the provided context.
Great Wall Securities supports bank wire transfers, credit/debit cards (Visa and MasterCard), e-wallets like PayPal and Skrill, and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Deposit and withdrawal fees are generally zero, but some methods may have network or issuer fees. Minimum and maximum amounts vary by method.
Great Wall Securities is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), which is a government-regulated body. The broker operates offshore and holds licenses for dealing in securities. However, client fund insurance is not provided, and the regulatory transparency level is medium.
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