Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission — Cyprus
GLOBAL TRADE CIF LTD
Regulated · No. 190/13
Global Trade CIF Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-2 regulated
Licence
CYSEC · No. 190/13
Licence status
Regulated
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Operating
Est. 2001
Main market
IT
Entity
GLOBAL TRADE CIF LTD
Website
globaltradecif.com · Online
Global Trade CIF is a forex & CFD broker based in Cyprus, established in 2001. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 4.4 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — below the 4.9/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Global Trade CIF's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (CYSEC). 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.
Global Trade CIF 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, Global Trade CIF has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
6.30
Data completeness
4 of 10 facts verified
40% ×0.70
Trust Score
4.4 / 10
Trust Score history
Global Trade CIF currently scores 4.4/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a CYSEC licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Live website and reachable support channels
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
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 Global Trade CIF
Our analysis · editorial
4.4/10
A mixed risk profile
Global Trade CIF is regulated under a mid-tier authority (CYSEC). Based in Cyprus, it has been operating for about 25 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 4.4/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds a recognised mid-tier licence (CYSEC)
- Long 25-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
Watch-outs
- Limited public data on its trading conditions
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.
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Complaints & alerts
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Cyprus
Operating period
10-15 years
Main market
IT
Licensed entity
GLOBAL TRADE CIF LTD
License status
Regulated
Year founded
2001
Frequently asked
Is Global Trade CIF a safe broker?
Global Trade CIF scores 4.4 / 10 on our Trust Score, below the 4.9 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. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the Global Trade CIF 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 Global Trade CIF?
Global Trade CIF 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.