HFM Asia
Seychelles-based broker with strong Asian market focus
Platform Overview
HFM Asia, formerly known as HotForex, is a Seychelles-registered forex and CFD broker established in 2010. It offers a wide range of trading instruments across forex, commodities, indices, and shares via MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. The broker provides multiple account types with competitive conditions and has built a strong following across Southeast Asian markets.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- HF Markets (SV) Ltd
- Brand Name
- HFM
- Headquarters
- Seychelles
- Year Established
- 2010
- Parent Company
- HF Markets Group
Transparency Signals
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Regulated by light-touch jurisdictional authority
- Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
- License Type
- Securities Dealer
- License Number(s)
- SD015
- License Status
- Active
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.2 pips (Premium) |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.40 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (Premium/Cent); $3/lot/side (Zero/Pro)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-2 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Malay, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmail
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNetellerFasaPay
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 3 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 6.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:2000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | STP | ECN |
| Year Established | 2010 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 8 |
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