TPEX — Taiwan
國泰期貨
Regulated · No. Not disclosed
Cathay Futures Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
TPEX · No. Not disclosed • TAIPEI
Licence status
Regulated
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Operating
Est. 1993
Main market
TW
Entity
國泰期貨
Website
Unknown
Cathay Futures is a forex & CFD broker based in Taiwan, established in 1993. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 3.7 out of 10, which we rate as Poor — below the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. High-risk profile — proceed only with caution and small amounts.
Cathay Futures's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (TPEX and TAIPEI). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
Cathay Futures provides access to forex and CFDs. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Cathay Futures carries a high-risk profile. Only consider it with money you can afford to lose, and verify everything independently first.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
5.30
Data completeness
4 of 10 facts verified
40% ×0.70
Trust Score
3.7 / 10
Trust Score history
Cathay Futures currently scores 3.7/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a TPEX licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
TAIPEI — Taiwan
國泰期貨
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
| Demo account | Not disclosed |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Cathay Futures
Our analysis · editorial
3.7/10
High-risk profile
Cathay Futures is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (TPEX, TAIPEI), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in Taiwan, it has been operating for about 33 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 3.7/10 — a high-risk profile.
Strengths
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 33-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
- Limited public data on its trading conditions
Bottom line: High risk — we would avoid depositing significant funds until its regulation improves.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Taiwan
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
TW
Licensed entity
國泰期貨
License status
Regulated
Year founded
1993
Frequently asked
Is Cathay Futures a safe broker?
Cathay Futures scores 3.7 / 10 on our Trust Score, below the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record with us, though that is not proof of good conduct. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the Cathay Futures trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from Cathay Futures?
Cathay Futures doesn't publish detailed withdrawal terms, so we can't verify processing times or fees. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.