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Velocity Trade

South African FSCA-regulated forex and prime brokerage firm

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Velocity Trade International LtdSouth AfricaEst. 2007Forex & CFD
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Platform Overview

Velocity Trade is a South Africa-based forex broker regulated by the FSCA, established in 2007 with additional offices in multiple jurisdictions. It offers institutional and retail forex, CFD, and equity trading with a focus on prime brokerage and liquidity provision. The firm serves professional traders and financial institutions with direct market access and tailored execution solutions.

Company Information

Registered Company Name
Velocity Trade International Ltd
Brand Name
Velocity Trade
Headquarters
South Africa
Year Established
2007

Transparency Signals

Confidence LevelHigh
Transparency & Disclosure
Moderate
Regulatory Intelligence
Moderate
Consumer Protection
Moderate
Reputation & Market
Moderate
Key Strength

Strong transparency across key operational dimensions

Key Concern

No significant concerns identified

Trust Dimension Breakdown

Transparency & Disclosure
14.7/20Moderate Transparency Signals

Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence
14.7/20Moderate Transparency Signals

Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.

Consumer Protection
14.0/20Moderate Transparency Signals

Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.

Reputation & Market
10.5/15Moderate Transparency Signals

Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.

Operational Reliability
12.8/15Exceptional Transparency Signals

Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.

Industry Integrity
5.5/10Developing Transparency Signals

Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence

Brand Name

Velocity Trade
South Africa
Self-Declared

Legal Entities

Velocity Trade International Ltd
FSCA · South Africa
30375
High Confidence
Velocity Trade International Ltd
FCA · United Kingdom
515039
High Confidence
Velocity Trade International Ltd
ASIC · Australia
325674
High Confidence

Regulatory References

FSCAPrimary Registry
FCAPrimary Registry
ASICPrimary Registry

Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.

Regional Market Signals

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Malaysia Market

ReputationLimited Presence
Complaint DensityLow
Local Office
Local Regulation
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Asia Pacific

ReputationGrowing
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence19 years
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Global Market

ReputationWell Established
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence19 years

Regulatory Licenses

Tier 1FSCA, FCA, ASIC

FSCA

Active
License Number
30375
Jurisdiction
South Africa
License Type
FSP

FCA

Active
License Number
515039
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
License Type
Full Licence

ASIC

Active
License Number
325674
Jurisdiction
Australia
License Type
AFSL

Internal Transparency

Regulatory Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
Operational Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
Platform Reliability
Available1.00/1.0
Consumer Protection
Available1.00/1.0
Market Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
RegulatoryOperationalReliabilityConsumerMarket

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Trading Conditions

Trading Platforms:Proprietary PlatformFIX API
InstrumentSpread
EUR/USD0.0 pips
GBP/USD0.1 pips
USD/JPY0.0 pips
XAU/USD0.08 pips
Commission
Volume-based institutional pricing
Inactivity Fee
None
Deposit Fees
None
Withdrawal Fees
None
Withdrawal Processing Time
1-2 business days

Technology Stack

Technology Stack

Platform Infrastructure

Technical

API Available

Safety & Protection

Segregated Funds
Negative Balance Protection
0/5 contribution areas active
Financial Education Programs
Research Collaboration
Industry Development Initiatives
ESG & Responsible Trading
Investor Awareness Programs

Community Snapshot

0
Total Reports
0
Verified
0
Under Review
0
Resolved
0
Total Reviews
Data as of:2025-03-01
Last Verified:2025-03-01

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Platform Comparison

 
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Regulatory TierTier 1Tier 1
Transparency Signals9.5/109.5/10
Minimum Deposit$10,000$200
Maximum Leverage1:100Up to 1:500
Spread TypeVariableRaw Spread / Standard
Execution ModelECNECN
Year Established20072007
Trading Products48

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