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From my experience as a trader who prioritizes safety and reliability, I approach brokers like IFX with a high degree of caution. While IFX has been operating for 5-10 years and provides both payment solutions and foreign exchange services, there are several important factors that have shaped my assessment. One advantage I noted is that IFX does offer demo accounts, which can be useful for beginners to test the platform without real funds. Additionally, the company promotes having a long history, which might appear to provide some reassurance at first glance. However, it is critical to look deeper into their regulatory status and user experiences. IFX’s licenses from both the UK’s FCA and the UAE’s DFSA are listed as “exceeded,” which for me signals that their authorization is no longer active or valid. This regulatory red flag requires careful consideration, as regulatory oversight is what generally ensures some level of transparency and recourse if problems arise. In terms of user feedback, I’ve seen a consistent pattern of complaints regarding difficulties with withdrawals and reports of excessive or unexpected fees for things like unfreezing funds or processing transactions. These types of operational grievances are particularly concerning because they suggest clients may not have straightforward access to their money—a fundamental requirement for any trustworthy financial service. In sum, while IFX may have some operational positives, the outstanding risks related to its regulatory status and troubling user reports mean it falls well short of my own standards for safety in the forex industry. I would advise anyone, especially less experienced traders, to exercise significant caution and make regulatory status and transparency the top criteria in their broker selection.