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As an experienced forex trader, my primary focus when considering any broker is the security of my funds and the transparency of costs, including overnight financing fees (sometimes called swap or rollover rates). With Monex Europe, I encountered a significant challenge: the lack of clear, publicly available information about their fee structure, including overnight financing charges. This absence of fee transparency immediately raises some red flags for me as a cautious, risk-averse trader. Based on my review, Monex Europe’s main offering seems tailored towards institutional and corporate clients rather than individual retail traders. Their platform supports complex foreign exchange products and provides various global payment solutions, but nowhere did I see explicit details about specific overnight financing rates or even typical spreads. This level of opacity is a stark contrast to the leading regulated brokers I've used, who generally publish swap rate tables, offer calculators, and ensure clients understand the ongoing costs related to holding leveraged positions overnight. Adding to my concerns, Monex Europe’s FCA license has been revoked and their regulatory standing is uncertain. From a trust and risk management perspective, I’m very cautious in engaging with any broker that lacks current, robust regulatory oversight—especially when fee structures aren’t clear. In summary, I simply cannot compare Monex Europe’s overnight financing fees against regulated mainstream brokers because the necessary information just isn’t available. For me, this lack of transparency and regulation is, itself, a significant disadvantage, and I would urge other traders to exercise extreme caution and prioritize brokers that provide full, accessible fee disclosures.