CFFEX — China
海证期货有限公司
Regulated · No. 0155
Hicend Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
CFFEX · No. 0155 • CFFE
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
Fast Trading Terminal V2, Unlimited Easy Client, Esunny Client 8.5 +11 more
Instruments
Futures, metals, energy and chemical
Operating
Est. 2008
Main market
CN
Entity
海证期货有限公司
Website
Unknown
Hicend is a forex & CFD broker based in China, established in 2008. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 4.3 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Hicend's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (CFFEX and CFFE). 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.
Hicend provides access to Futures, metals, energy and chemical. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Hicend has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
Hicend currently scores 4.3/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a CFFEX 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
CFFE — China
海证期货有限公司
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 | Futures, metals, energy and chemical |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | Fast Trading Terminal V2, Unlimited Easy Client, Esunny Client 8.5, Esunny Client 8.3, Lightning King, HicendGo, Shanghai Securities and Futures, HSI Futures, Mandarin Travel, Pocket Precious Metals, Yixing APP, Quick Issue APP, Dalian Financial News, Quh |
| Demo account | ❌ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Hicend
Our analysis · editorial
4.3/10
A mixed risk profile
Hicend is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (CFFEX, CFFE), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in China, it has been operating for about 18 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 4.3/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 18-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports Fast Trading Terminal V2 & Unlimited Easy Client trading
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
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
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
China
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
CN
Licensed entity
海证期货有限公司
License status
Regulated
Instruments
Futures, metals, energy and chemical
Year founded
2008
Frequently asked
Is Hicend a safe broker?
Hicend scores 4.3 / 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 Hicend 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 Hicend?
Hicend 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.