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As someone who has seen both strong and weak regulatory oversight in this industry, I place immense value on the security that a broker’s regulatory standing should provide. With IFX, however, my experience compels me to tread very cautiously. On paper, IFX lists itself as having held licenses under the UK’s FCA and Dubai’s DFSA, two authorities known for upholding stringent compliance standards that, in ideal circumstances, mean robust client fund segregation, stringent capital adequacy, and transparency requirements. This kind of regulation is generally designed to reduce the risk of misappropriation or loss of client money, which is something I always look for when vetting a broker. However, for IFX, there are critical caveats that cannot be ignored. WikiFX indicates that both the FCA and DFSA licenses for IFX are now “exceeded” or no longer active, and this profoundly weakens those expected safeguards. In practice, this means that IFX no longer operates under the direct oversight or consumer protections those regulators offer. For me, the shift from a previously regulated status to an “exceeded” or expired one raises potential red flags: recourse options become limited, and the broker is not bound to follow ongoing auditing, capital, or client fund protection protocols. While there are a handful of positive user remarks about IFX’s payment solutions, I also note a worrying pattern of withdrawal issues and fee complaints, which further amplifies my concern. Without up-to-date active regulation, I cannot trust that my funds would be insulated from operational risk or possible malfeasance. In summary, while regulatory standing can dramatically enhance fund security with a broker, for IFX, the lapse of those crucial licenses undermines that assurance for me. I would personally avoid depositing substantial funds here under these conditions.