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EFSG

Regulated
Hong Kong
Since 1978
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
HKD10000
Max Leverage:
100
Account Types
N/A

Official website

Homepage of empfs.com as we captured it

empfs.com

Online · checked Sep 10, 2026

8 pages archived · Aug 20, 2026

Funding Methods

8 methods

Bank Transfers (Local and Wire Transfers)

bank transfer
Up to 3 days
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

FPS (Faster Payment System)

bank transfer
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Credit/Debit Cards

credit card
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

E-Wallets

e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Cheque Deposits

other
Up to 14 days
Fee:HK$200
Fee:Not recorded

Cash Deposits

other
Up to 1 day
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Bank Transfers / Wire Transfers (Withdrawal)

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

Cheque Withdrawals

other
Up to 1 day
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded

Trust rating

Fair

52 out of 100 · 58% checked· Provisional

The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.

We checked EFSG on 2026-10-26 across its regulation, company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 58% of its record. It claims 4 licences on its site, but none has been checked on an official register yet. The score of 52 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until a claimed licence is checked on an official register. What would move the score: licence held by the onboarding entity, verified age, transparency. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.

Score last calculated 2026/10/26

Company Information

Full Name:Emperor Financial Services Limited
Founded:1978
Headquarters:Hong Kong
Enterprise Offices:5offices

Customer Support

Phone:
(852) 2403 0500
Live Chat:
Available
Response Time:
—
Languages:
English
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Broker Summary

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

Introduction

Emperor Financial Services Group (EFSG) is a reputable financial services company headquartered in Hong Kong, with a presence throughout Greater China. EFSG has been in business for over 40 years, specializing in forex and precious metals trading for clients ranging from retail investors to institutions. The relationship with the stable Emperor Group adds to credibility and trust, especially in a sometimes chaotic market.

The markets continue to evolve, and global trading is becoming more demanding. EFSG navigates and grows, providing its clients with the best trading conditions and credit facilities to trade effectively. This article will examine the Company's history, products and services, regulatory standing, market and trading environment, fees, user experience, and any recent changes, providing a broad overview of Emperor Financial Services Group.

Background and History

Founded in 1978, Emperor Financial Services Group is a financial services company within the wider Emperor Group, which was founded in 1942. The Emperor Group began as a watch retail business founded by its founder, Yeung Shing, in Hong Kong. From that time, the group has continued to grow and diversify into property, financial services, entertainment, and other lines of business.

EFSG has remained primarily focused on financial markets and has sought to expand its trading in forex, precious metals, energy, and stock indices. The majority of EFSG's clients are located in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Southeast Asia, demonstrating the Company's capabilities across the region. The Company is also backed by Emperor Capital Group, which provides asset management and corporate finance services to EFSG, thereby expanding the group's overall financial services capabilities.

Trading Instruments

EFSG is focusing on a variety of different trading instruments to cater to multiple investor types and risk appetites:

• Forex Trading: Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs

• Precious Metals: Bullion trading, gold, and silver

• Energies: Commodities, crude oil, and natural gas

• Stock Indices: Major global indices with diversified exposure

 

Client Base and Services

The Company also has a broad client base. Retail individual clients are the most impactful client base type; agency-introduced clients account for approximately 40% of total clients, while institutions account for approximately 15%. This adds to the network and relationships an agency builds through client introductions.

Another prominent feature EFSG offers is the ability to facilitate credit facilities (margin trading). This provides investors with the option to trade with relatively low deposits while maintaining reasonable liquidity management. This ultimately provides more liquidity in the markets and flexibility for both newer and experienced traders. EFSG is also capable of facilitating several other financial products, many tailored for individuals, families, and/or businesses, which benefits the service value proposition.

 

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

While operating under the listed publicly traded Company, Emperor Group, the specific regulatory licenses for EFSG are not readily available to the public. That said, Emperor Capital Group is a listed public trader trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange under the stock code 717, providing some level of demonstrated regulatory compliance and oversight.

 

The CEO has also noted that the Company is actively pursuing additional licenses as part of an international expansion. This, in turn, suggests that the Company is ahead of the curve with regulatory compliance and willing to comply with global standards.

 

Regulator

License Number

Status

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)

717 (Emperor Capital Group)

Listed entity under Emperor Group

Other Regulatory Bodies

Not publicly disclosed

Applications in progress for international licenses

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

Trading Environment

EFSG offers credit facilities that enable clients to trade with relatively low deposits, suggesting competitive leverage and margin terms. However, specific details such as spreads, leverage ratios, minimum deposit requirements, commissions, and fees are not publicly disclosed. This lack of transparency means prospective clients should seek direct clarification from EFSG for precise trading conditions.

Technology and Platforms

Information regarding the trading platforms used by EFSG is limited. Given the company’s focus on forex and precious metals, it is likely that they utilize standard industry platforms known for reliability and efficiency. However, no confirmation or details about proprietary platforms, mobile applications, or advanced trading tools are available at this time.

Fee Structure

EFSG does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding its fee structure. This includes deposit fees, withdrawal fees, inactivity charges, and commissions. The company emphasizes credit facilities and liquidity management, which may influence the overall cost structure for clients, but exact figures remain undisclosed.

Potential clients are advised to contact EFSG directly to obtain up-to-date and detailed information about fees and charges before engaging in trading activities.

 

User Experience and Market Standing

Users in the financial services sector in Hong Kong maintain credibility and trust in the Emperor Financial Services Group (EFSG) due to its solid historical record and association with the Emperor Group. While a customer feedback or rating mechanism is not published, users consistently reference their strong brand reputation and the credibility of being associated with the Emperor Group as the main positive feedback.

Moreover, the types of clients they identify and serve —both retail and institutional traders —and those introduced by agencies further illustrate EFSG's client spectrum and market reach. Credit is also considered an essential value-added benefit, given its use for manual trade with liquidity and flexibility. 

Recent Developments

In 2024, and moving into 2025, EFSG is actively pursuing an external market expansion (geographically). The company continues to apply for regulatory licenses in new jurisdictions to create opportunities for EFSG to expand its global presence and client base. These licensing applications fall under the CEO's broader vision to expand the number of direct and institutional clients EFSG serves in global capital markets.

While additional securities information has not yet been made public, these initiatives indicate EFSG's intent to adapt to changing global financial conditions and regulations.

Conclusion

To conclude, peripherally, but also likely an established, reliable entity in forex and precious metals trading (or at least in the Hong Kong / Greater China market). Beyond its long tenure in the market, EFSG's connection to the Emperor Group conglomerate provides some level of comfort and financial dependability through its operational framework. Although the actual operational details, such as trading terms, fees, and platform details, have not been published or intended to be published, the advertisement of credit and consumption of liquidity seems intuitively apparent as a unique economic competitive advantage.

Moreover, if and when international licensing is successful and widespread global operational restructuring is occurring (which it seems EFSG is actively pursuing as well), we feel confident about long-run improvement in their market position from a business entrepreneurship standpoint. Individuals, clients, and potential new partners at all levels are encouraged to request updated information on EFSG's competitive qualities as needed to be informed traders/investors in the capital marketplace.

Website archive
Captured

Website snapshots

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

8 pages
Homepage
Regulation & Licences
About Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Promotions
Mongkok Experience Store
Captured by Wikilix from the broker's live site. Open any shot to read it full size.
Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

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

0 of 4 checked
Licences on record
4
Confirmed on register
0
Tier 1 or 2
2
Offshore
2

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The strongest of 4 licences on file

Licence Verification Record

Financial Conduct Authority 772059

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

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Authority strength
Tier 1
Not yet checked on the register

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 EFSG applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

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Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

10 ways to fund an account. 3 credit instantly. The costliest way in is Cheque Deposits at HKD 200.

10 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Bank Transfers (Local and Wire Transfers)Bank Transfer
Cash deposits capped at HKD 100,000/day; cheque deposits require image and depositor verification; third-party deposits not accepted; cheque clearance up to 14 business days; withdrawals to third-party accounts require signed form and verification.
Not recordedNot recordedHKD 10,000USD 50Not recordedUp to 3 days
FPS (Faster Payment System)Bank Transfer
Generally low minimum deposit; only available for Hong Kong banks.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
Credit/Debit CardsCredit Card
Fees may vary by card provider; potential credit card fees from issuer.
Not recordedNot recordedHKD 10,000Not recordedNot recordedInstant
E-WalletsE-WalletCurrency and regional availability depend on e-wallet provider.Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedInstant
Cheque DepositsOther
Third-party cheque deposits not accepted; client must provide cheque image and depositor info.
HKD 200Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedUp to 14 days
Cash DepositsOther
Verification required for deposits exceeding HKD 100,000; third-party deposits not accepted.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedUp to 1 day
Bank Transfers / Wire Transfers (Withdrawal)Bank Transfer
Withdrawals to third-party accounts require signed withdrawal form and verification; joint accounts require joint signatures.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedUSD 50Not recordedUp to 1 day
Cheque WithdrawalsOther
Processing time typically next business day or longer depending on bank.
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedUp to 1 day
Online Platform WithdrawalOtherSame day withdrawal if requested before 11:00 a.m.Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Telephone WithdrawalOtherNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
Fees, limits and processing times as published by EFSG, 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
  • www.empfs.com/en-USMain siteActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Legal entities

Corporate Network

5 legal entities behind the EFSG brand.

5 entities
  • Emperor International Bullion LimitedActiveHong KongRegistration 1733949Established Apr 20, 2012
  • EMPEROR GOLD & SILVER COMPANY LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration 0467815Established Mar 3, 1994
  • EMPEROR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (HONG KONG) COMPANY LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration 0307794Established May 2, 1991
  • EMPEROR FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration F0007927Established Jun 28, 2017
  • EMPEROR FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITEDActiveUnited KingdomRegistration 10482693Established Nov 17, 2016
Entities named in the broker's own documents and company registers, recorded by Wikilix.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EFSG

Most Popular Questions
Emperor Financial Services Limited provides customer support via phone at (852) 2403 0500, email at support@empfs.com, and live chat during business hours. Support is available in English. No specific response time guarantee is mentioned.
Withdrawals can be processed via bank transfers, cheque withdrawals, online platform requests, and telephone instructions. Withdrawal requests submitted before 11:00 a.m. are typically processed the same day. There are no broker withdrawal fees, but recipient banks may charge fees. Withdrawals to third-party accounts require signed forms and verification.
Emperor Financial Services Limited offers a maximum leverage of up to 100 times. However, leverage levels may vary depending on the regulatory jurisdiction and specific license, with some regulators imposing lower maximum leverage limits such as 20 or 30 times.
Deposits can be made via bank transfers, FPS (Faster Payment System) for Hong Kong banks, credit/debit cards, e-wallets, cheque deposits, and cash deposits. The minimum deposit amount is HKD 10,000 for most methods. Cash deposits are capped at HKD 100,000 per day and cheque deposits require verification and may incur a HKD 200 fee if cheque images are not provided.
Emperor Financial Services Limited offers MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. Both platforms support desktop use and provide advanced charting, automated trading, and multi-asset trading capabilities. These platforms are widely recognized and developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp.
Emperor Financial Services Limited is regulated by the Hong Kong Gold Exchange and other authorities including the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. It holds multiple licenses such as the Type AA License and Type B License in Hong Kong. The broker operates under medium to high transparency levels and follows strict regulatory standards, but client fund insurance is limited or not mandatory.
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