Broker Summary
What Wikilix has recorded about TrueFriend: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
TrueFriend appoints itself as a trading broker and financial services provider, seeking to give marketplayers access to a reliable platform. Though very little information exists within the public domain concerning TrueFriend, an understanding of broader facts about trading brokers may serve to help traders make an informed choice.
Background and History
TrueFriend, incorporated in 2005 in Korea, is an unregulated financial trading service. It provides a wide range of financial services, including but not limited to, financial brokerage services, retirement pension services, fixed income services, and so on. The citizens of the United States of America, however, are unable to trade with them.
Features and Services
As a trading broker, it can be presumed that TrueFriend supports multiple financial instruments to meet the diverse needs of the traders. Though there are no details available on the same, the category of the broker may be providing support for forex, commodities, indices, or even Bitcoin.
Furthermore, the brokerages may differentiate themselves based on the technology used for the trading platform, type of accounts, as well as customer services offered. The name “TrueFriend” could be indicating that the company is customer-focused, probably emphasizing friendly interfaces as well as customer services.
Compliance with Regulations and Licensing
Regulation is also an essential consideration in the process of selecting a broker since it helps in the observance of financial regulation as well as consumer protection. Unfortunately, there is little available information on whether TrueFriend is regulated.
It is important for traders to be careful and verify the regulatory credentials of TrueFriend before engaging in any trading activities.
Regulator
License Number
Status
Limited information available
Insufficient information available
Limited information available
Tradable Conditions and Platform Tech
Spreads, leverage, and minimum deposits are essential for evaluating if a broker is fitting for trading. The trading terms of TrueFriend are not specifically detailed for public consultation, making a clear comparison difficult to accomplish.
Likewise, the technology used in the trading platform, whether it is web-based, desktop, or mobile, is an important part of the overall trading experience. Although many online brokers are using popular platforms such as MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, or designing their own platforms, the details of the platforms at TrueFriend are unknown.
Trading Condition
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Details
Spreads
Little information available
Leverage
Limited information available
Minimum Deposit
Limited information available
Technological Platforms
Not much available
Fee Structure
It is critical for a trader to understand the fees involved. There are different types of fees, including fees for depositing or withdrawing funds, commissions, and spreads. The bad news is that the fee structure for TrueFriend is not available.
The potential clients are advised to contact TrueFriend for information about any associated costs in relation to their trading accounts.
Fee Type
Details
Account Fees
Information scarce
Information scarce
Withdrawal Fees
No data found
Commission
Limited Information Available
Customer Experience and Market Reputation
Customer feedback as well as reputation in the market can serve as a good determinant for the reliability as well as the performance level of a broker. Since there is little publicly available information on TrueFriend, there is also little available information on customer feedback.
Before investing, a trader who wishes to become a TrueFriend client may want to investigate through personal reviews or feedback from others about the broker’s performance and responsiveness from customer support.
Conclusion
As of this review, TrueFriend continues to operate as a broker with very little information available to the general public, making it very difficult to give an accurate review. Anyone seeking to trade with this broker should do so with extreme caution. Although the broker’s name conveys its dedication to trust and cooperation, the lack of clear data highlights why due diligence and risk analysis have to be of extreme importance within the financial world of trading.
Regulatory Licenses
TrueFriend 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.
How far our check got
- 7 not yet checked
FINRATier 1
What the register says
- Type
- Dealing in securities
Client protection under this licence
- Compensation schemeUp to USD 500000 (SIPC)
- Complaints routeFINRA Arbitration
- Maximum leverage1:50
These are the rules FINRA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: Up to USD 500000 (SIPC)No public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- USD 150000+
FCATier 1
What the register says
- Type
- Investment Advisory 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 TrueFriend 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)
SFCTier 1
What the register says
- Type
- Dealing in securities
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
- Client money kept separate
- Negative balance protection
- Complaints routeSFC Complaints / FDRC
- Maximum leverage1:13
These are the rules SFC sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Securities and Futures Commission
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- HKD 500000+
MASTier 1
What the register says
- Type
- Financial Service
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
- Complaints routeFIDReC
- Maximum leverage1:20
These are the rules MAS sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Monetary Authority of Singapore
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- SGD 500000+
FSSTier 2
What the register says
- Type
- Dealing in securities
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
- Complaints routeDisputes Mediation Committee
- Maximum leverage1:25
These are the rules FSS sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Financial Supervisory Service
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- USD 100000+
FSSTier 2
What the register says
- Licence number
- 549300R8VJDW3X6CD250
- Type
- Financial Service
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
- Complaints routeDisputes Mediation Committee
- Maximum leverage1:25
These are the rules FSS sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Financial Supervisory Service
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- USD 100000+
FSATier 3Offshore
What the register says
- Type
- Dealing in securities
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation scheme
- Client money kept separate
- Complaints routeFSA complaints & Financial Services Ombudsman
- Maximum leverage1:500
These are the rules FSA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how TrueFriend applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Financial Services Authority
Offshore regulatorGovernment bodyNo compensation schemePublic registerTransparency: medium- Typical cost of this licence
- USD 35k–80k plus capital; IBC
Account Types
3 account types on record. Leverage up to 1:1.
| Account | Min Deposit | Leverage | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash (invest)Invest | Not recorded | 1:1 | Not specified |
| Cash (invest)Invest | Not recorded | 1:1 | Not specified |
| Cash (invest)Invest | Not recorded | 1:1 | Not specified |
Funding Methods
2 ways to fund an account. One with no deposit fee. The costliest way in is Deposit Usage Fee at 1%.
| Method | Deposit fee | Withdrawal fee | Min deposit | Withdrawal min / max | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank TransferWire TransferEnsure bank account details match those registered with KIS to avoid delays. Transfers from third-party accounts may be rejected. | Free | Free | KRW 100,000 | KRW 100,000Not recorded | 3 days |
| Deposit Usage FeeOtherFee applies to average daily balance of client funds held in the account. | 1% | Not recorded | KRW 500,000 | Not recordedNot recorded | hour |
Global Domains
7 domains on record. All active and served over HTTPS.
Corporate Network
One legal entity behind the TrueFriend brand.
- KOREA INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO., LTD.Active

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