CYSEC — Cyprus
IFC Investments Cyprus Ltd
Licence
IFC Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-2 regulated
Licence
CYSEC
Licence status
Active
Instruments
Financing on Margin, Financial Intermediation, Online trading
Operating
Est. 1978
Entity
IFC Investments Cyprus Ltd
Website
Unknown
IFC is a forex & CFD broker based in United Kingdom, established in 1978. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 4.1 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — below the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
IFC'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.
IFC provides access to Financing on Margin, Financial Intermediation, Online trading. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, IFC 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
3 of 10 facts verified
30% ×0.65
Trust Score
4.1 / 10
We could verify only 3 of 10 facts about IFC, so its score is scaled down. A missing licence, undisclosed trading terms or no track record cannot earn marks — absence of bad news is not evidence of safety.
Trust Score history
IFC currently scores 4.1/10. 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
- 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 2 · Mid
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 | Financing on Margin, Financial Intermediation, Online trading |
| 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 IFC
Our analysis · editorial
4.1/10
A mixed risk profile
IFC is regulated under a mid-tier authority (CYSEC). Based in United Kingdom, it has been operating for about 48 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 4.1/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds a recognised mid-tier licence (CYSEC)
- Long 48-year operating track record
- 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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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
United Kingdom
Operating period
5-10 years
Instruments
Financing on Margin, Financial Intermediation, Online trading
Year founded
1978
Frequently asked
Is IFC a safe broker?
IFC scores 4.1 / 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. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the IFC 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 IFC?
IFC 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.