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Sagot

Based on my experience navigating the complexities of regulatory oversight in the trading industry, I always prioritize brokers that are officially regulated—it's a fundamental pillar of basic account safety for me. With NFS, I note that they are regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) and operate under license number 328/17. In my view, this regulatory status provides a baseline level of transparency and oversight that unregulated brokers simply can't match. When a broker is subject to continuous assessment from an established regulator, it signals to me that their activities and business practices—such as how client interests are represented and how investment advice is offered—are supervised to a certain standard. However, I approach NFS with caution for several reasons. Even though their CYSEC license is legitimate, NFS clarifies that it does not handle client funds directly and serves primarily as an intermediary or advisor, only recommending regulated product providers within the EU. While this limits the direct risk of misappropriation, it also means I must conduct additional due diligence on the third-party providers NFS might reference. Furthermore, the mention of a "Suspicious Scope of Business" and "High potential risk" in their profile, as well as their relatively low Risk Management Index, keeps my confidence in check. Regulatory supervision is a necessary safeguard, but it doesn’t fully eliminate operational or reputational risks. For me, the regulated status is a minimum requirement—an essential layer of protection—but I would never rely on it alone when placing my capital or trust.