SFC — Hong Kong
CHINA MERCHANTS SECURITIES (HK) CO., LIMITED
Regulated · No. AAI650
CMS Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
SFC · No. AAI650
Licence status
Regulated
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Typical spread
/
Operating
20+ years
Main market
CN
Entity
CHINA MERCHANTS SECURITIES (HK) CO., LIMITED
Website
Unknown
CMS is a forex & CFD broker based in Hong Kong, operating for 20+ years. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.3 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Crucially, CMS is regulated by SFC, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
CMS 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, CMS has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
7.05
Data completeness
5 of 10 facts verified
50% ×0.75
Trust Score
5.3 / 10
Trust Score history
CMS currently scores 5.3/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
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 | / |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
| Demo account | ❌ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on CMS
Our analysis · editorial
5.3/10
A mixed risk profile
CMS holds a tier-1 regulatory licence (SFC). It is based in Hong Kong. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.3/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (SFC)
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
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.
User reviews
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4 0
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Hong Kong
Operating period
20+ years
Main market
CN
Licensed entity
CHINA MERCHANTS SECURITIES (HK) CO., LIMITED
License status
Regulated
Frequently asked
Is CMS a safe broker?
CMS scores 5.3 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record with us. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the CMS 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 CMS?
CMS 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.