Financial Services Authority (Seychelles) — Seychelles
MAIV LIMITED
Offshore Regulation · No. SD044
ROCK-WEST Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
FSA · No. SD044
Licence status
Offshore Regulation
Platforms
MT5, RW Mobile App, RW Trade
Max. leverage
1:2000
Instruments
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies
Typical spread
From 1.4 pips (Standard account)
Operating
Est. 2019
Main market
MX
Entity
MAIV LIMITED
Website
rock-west.com · Online
ROCK-WEST is a forex & CFD broker based in Seychelles, established in 2019. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.9 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 4.9/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
ROCK-WEST's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (FSA). 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.
ROCK-WEST provides access to Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:2000. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, ROCK-WEST has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
6.59
Data completeness
8 of 10 facts verified
80% ×0.90
Trust Score
5.9 / 10
Trust Score history
2 recorded pointsNow 5.9/10
Pros
- Holds a FSA licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Live website and reachable support channels
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- 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 | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | 1:2000 |
| Typical spread | From 1.4 pips (Standard account) |
| Platforms | MT5, RW Mobile App, RW Trade |
| Demo account | ✅ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on ROCK-WEST
Our analysis · editorial
5.9/10
A mixed risk profile
ROCK-WEST is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (FSA), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in Seychelles, it has been operating for about 7 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.9/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Operating for 7 years
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MT5 & RW Mobile App trading
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
- Very high leverage available (1:2000) — amplifies risk
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
Seychelles
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
MX
Licensed entity
MAIV LIMITED
License status
Offshore Regulation
Instruments
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies
Year founded
2019
Frequently asked
Is ROCK-WEST a safe broker?
ROCK-WEST scores 5.9 / 10 on our Trust Score, above 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, though that is not proof of good conduct. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the ROCK-WEST 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 ROCK-WEST?
ROCK-WEST publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.