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CTBC SECURITIES
Licence
CTBC SECURITIES Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
TAIPEI
Licence status
Active
Instruments
Secondary Public Offering, Convertible Bonds, Exchangeable Bonds, ECB
Operating
Est. 1989
Main market
TW
Entity
CTBC SECURITIES
Website
Unknown
CTBC SECURITIES is a forex & CFD broker based in United Kingdom, established in 1989. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 3.8 out of 10, which we rate as Poor — above the industry average of 3.3/10. High-risk profile — proceed only with caution and small amounts.
CTBC SECURITIES's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (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.
CTBC SECURITIES provides access to Secondary Public Offering, Convertible Bonds, Exchangeable Bonds, ECB. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, CTBC SECURITIES 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?Trust Score history
CTBC SECURITIES currently scores 3.8/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a TAIPEI 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
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 | Secondary Public Offering, Convertible Bonds, Exchangeable Bonds, ECB, GDR, Public Offering, Emerging Stock |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Not disclosed |
| Demo account | Not Mentioned |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on CTBC SECURITIES
Our analysis · editorial
3.8/10
High-risk profile
CTBC SECURITIES is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (TAIPEI), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in United Kingdom, it has been operating for about 37 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 3.8/10 — a high-risk profile.
Strengths
- Long 37-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
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
United Kingdom
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
TW
Instruments
Secondary Public Offering, Convertible Bonds, Exchangeable Bonds, ECB, GDR, Public Offering, Emerging Stock
Year founded
1989
Frequently asked
Is CTBC SECURITIES a safe broker?
CTBC SECURITIES scores 3.8 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the CTBC SECURITIES 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 CTBC SECURITIES?
CTBC SECURITIES 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.