GFI Securities

Founded in New York in 1995 and regulated by FSS, GFI provides market brokerage services in a multitude of global over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange listed cash and derivatives markets.With a focus on electronic trading solutions, GFI Securities offers market access and execution across diverse sectors such as FX, credit derivatives, and commodities. However, their licenses of FCA and NFA have been reported as suspicious clones.

Pros and Cons

Is GFI Securities Legit?

Yes, GFI Securities is regulated by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), holding the licence type of Financial Service.

	Financial Supervisory Service (FSS)
Regulatory Status	Regulated
Regulated by	South Korea
Licensed Institution	GFI Korea Money Brokerage Ltd.
Licensed Type	Financial Service
Licensed Number	Unreleased

However, their licenses of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the National Futures Association (NFA) are regarded as suspicious clone ones.

	The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Regulatory Status	Suspicious Clone
Regulated by	United Kingdom
Licensed Institution	GFI Securities Limited
Licensed Type	Investment Advisory License
Licensed Number	184801

	The National Futures Association (NFA)
Regulatory Status	Suspicious Clone
Regulated by	United States
Licensed Institution	GFI Securities LLC
Licensed Type	Common Financial Service License
Licensed Number	0287882

What Can I Trade on GFI Securities?

GFI Securities offers a broad range of markets, including fixed income derivatives, cash fixed income, emerging market financial products, energy and commodity derivatives, GFI SEF, MiFID II and equities.

Trading Platform

GFI Securities offers a broad array of electronic trading platforms for various financial markets, including foreign exchange (FX), credit, interest rates, and energy and commodities. These platforms prioritize efficient and transparent trading with access to substantial market liquidity.

GFI utilizes cutting-edge trading protocols such as Continuous Mid-Point Matching, Request For Quote (RFQ), and Join the Trade (JTT) to improve liquidity and ensure privacy in trades. These protocols are backed by GFIs advanced technology solutions like CreditMatch, ForexMatch, and EnergyMatch, which combine sophisticated trade execution capabilities with real-time market data and post-trade services.

GFIs platforms also support a variety of trading strategies, including periodic and continuous matching sessions, specialized execution services for interest rate derivatives, and strategies for maintaining delta-neutral portfolios. Through GFInet®, GFI provides real-time data, analytics, and direct market access, offering comprehensive support for professional trading activities.