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Drawing from my experience as a forex trader, I always focus closely on a broker’s regulatory status before engaging with their services. Ebury, according to its public data, is supervised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under both a Payment License and an Investment Advisory License. In theory, FCA regulation is one of the stronger forms of oversight available in the forex and financial market sectors. This generally includes requirements for client fund segregation, strict capital adequacy standards, and robust oversight—measures designed to reduce the risk of mismanagement and to provide some recourse for clients under adverse circumstances. However, as I examined the specifics, I noticed that Ebury’s current license statuses are marked as “Exceeded.” This flagged a note of caution for me because, while they are subject to FCA scrutiny, a lapsed or exceeded license may signal regulatory or compliance concerns. In my view, while an FCA connection is reassuring in itself, ongoing, fully up-to-date regulatory coverage is crucial for maximum fund safety. The fact that risk alerts reference a “High potential risk” means I would be careful with the size and nature of any funds entrusted until license statuses are conclusively clarified. The bottom line, for me, is that while Ebury’s regulatory history with the FCA theoretically increases the level of oversight, the specifics around their current licensing require follow-up. As such, I would avoid making assumptions about fund safety and would limit exposure until I could independently confirm their license is in good standing and effective. This is the only prudent path when dealing with institutions in a YMYL context.