Economy
Traders Union Presented A Fake Forex Brokers List in Nigeria For 2023
TU experts suggest that over 300,000 traders exist in Nigeria, making it the second-largest in Forex trading growth on the continent, only after South Africa. Many Nigerians are drawn to Forex trading due to its potential for both experienced and new traders to earn money. The trading industry is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. However, just like in any country, there is a risk of falling prey to scams and losing money. In this content, Traders Union analysts will share a fake Forex brokers list in Nigeria and discuss how to differentiate between fake brokers and legitimate companies.
Nigerian Forex Broker Blacklist
According to TU experts, the swiftly growing market in Nigeria is attractive to both traders and honest brokers, but it also attracts financial scammers. These scammers cleverly pretend to be trustworthy companies and unlawfully offer their services to investors. A fake broker can steal a significant amount of money even before the trader realizes they’ve been scammed. Below is a list of phony Forex brokers in Nigeria, each of which will be discussed along with the signs of fraud found.
- STForex
STForex has been active in the global financial market since 2014 and is registered offshore in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This island state lacks regulation for binary and Forex brokers. The company doesn’t possess a valid license. It attracted potential victims by offering learning courses and promising profitable trades in various assets. However, it failed to fulfill its promises and instead took clients’ funds. Key indicators of fraud include:
- Unexplained account blocks.
- Lack of legitimate business documents.
- False endorsements from pseudo-analysts.
- Numerous negative comments on different websites.
- Unauthorized trade actions.
- Attempts to extort money.
- KS-Securities
KS-Securities claims to be managed by a well-known Austrian company and to be regulated by authorities in Austria, Italy, and Germany. These claims are false, and the company is marked as fraudulent. Signs of fraud include:
- False statements about licenses.
- Blacklisting by multiple regulators.
- Scam withdrawal processes.
- Complete control of the platform by scammers.
- Poor client services.
- Negative reviews.
- LibraMarkets
LibraMarkets enticed beginners by promising diversified trading experiences and favorable terms. Despite starting in 2018, it has gained a negative reputation with numerous complaints. The lack of regulation left deceived clients with losses. Signs of fraud include:
- Unjustified account blocks and restricted access.
- Missing funds.
- Imposing unfavorable bonuses.
- Ignoring client complaints.
- Pressuring more deposits after significant losses.
What You Need To Know To Protect Your Investments
The global Forex market is appealing to traders, but scammers are also present, aiming to take your money. Many scammers attract unsuspecting investors with promises of huge profits and help in trading.
To protect yourself, perform a thorough analysis before choosing a broker and giving him your money. This helps you avoid losses and find a reliable financial partner. Let’s talk about key points to consider when choosing a broker, according to Traders Union analysts.
- Confirm broker’s legality: Ensure the company operates legally in Nigeria and holds them accountable for any misconduct. Reputable brokers share license information on their website.
- Verify licenses: Check the broker’s license on the regulatory authority’s website by using the document number or company name to see if they are regulated.
- Study the broker’s website: A good broker provides essential information on its website, including plans, legal details, risk disclosure, contract specifics, payment methods, and customer support channels.
- Avoid profit guarantees: A broker cannot promise profits, as it’s an intermediary. Be cautious if a broker claims surefire profits, quick gains, or secret strategies.
- Read customer reviews: Real client reviews reveal a lot about a broker. If a broker has many negative reviews, indicating issues with withdrawals or unfair practices, it’s best to avoid them.
Conclusion
Being cautious when selecting a Forex broker is crucial to safeguard your money. Remember, scammers are present in the market, but you can avoid them by following the advice of analysts at TU. By checking the broker’s legality, verifying licenses, studying their website, staying wary of profit guarantees, and reading real customer reviews, you can make informed choices and find a trustworthy financial partner.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Food Concepts Plc neutralized the gains recorded by three securities, returning the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange into the negative territory with a 0.27 per cent loss on Thursday, December 4.
Yesterday, the share price of the parent company of Chicken Republic and PieXpress declined by 34 Kobo to sell at N3.15 per unit compared with the previous day’s N3.49 per unit.
This shrank the market capitalisation of the OTC bourse by N5.72 billion to N2.136 billion from N2.142 trillion and weakened the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) by 9.57 points to 3,571.53 points from 3,581.10 points.
Business Post reports that Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc went down by 50 Kobo to N38.50 per share from N38.00 per share, FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc gained 29 Kobo to sell at N55.79 per unit versus N55.50 per unit, and Geo-Fluids Plc added 5 Kobo to close at N4.60 per share compared with Wednesday’s closing price of N4.55 per share.
Trading data indicated that the volume of securities recorded at the session surged by 6,885.3 per cent to 4.3 million units from the 61,570 units posted a day earlier, the value of securities increased by 10,301.7 per cent to N947.2 million from N3.3 million, and the number of deals went up by 146.7 per cent to 37 deals from the 15 deals achieved in the previous trading session.
At the close of business, Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit) Plc was the most traded stock by value on a year-to-date basis with the sale of 5.8 billion units for N16.4 billion, trailed by Okitipupa Plc with 170.4 million units worth N8.0 billion, and Air Liquide Plc with 507.5 million units valued at N4.2 billion.
InfraCredit Plc also finished the session as the most traded stock by volume on a year-to-date basis with 5.8 billion units transacted for N16.4 billion, followed by Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc with 1.2 billion units sold for N420.2 million, and Impresit Bakolori Plc with 536.9 million units traded for N524.9 million.
By Dipo Olowookere
The upward trend witnessed at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited in recent sessions continued on Thursday as it further improved by 0.10 per cent.
This was despite investor sentiment turning bearish after the local equity market ended with 23 price gainers and 28 price gainers, indicating a negative market breadth index.
UAC Nigeria gained 10.00 per cent to finish at N88.00, Morison Industries appreciated by 9.94 per cent to N3.54, Ecobank rose by 8.53 per cent to N36.90, and Coronation Insurance grew by 8.47 per cent to N2.56.
On the flip side, Ellah Lakes depreciated by 10.00 per cent to N13.14, Eunisell Nigeria also shed 10.00 per cent to finish at N72.90, Transcorp Hotels slipped by 9.95 per cent to N157.50, Omatek shrank by 9.23 per cent to N1.18, and Guinea Insurance dipped by 8.46 per cent to N1.19.
Yesterday, the All-Share Index (ASI) went up by 152.28 points to 145,476.15 points from 145,323.87 points and the market capitalisation chalked up N97 billion to finish at N92.726 trillion compared with the previous day’s N92.629 trillion.
Customs Street was bubbling with activities on Thursday, though the trading volume and value slightly went down, according to data.
A total of 1.9 billion stocks worth N19.2 billion exchanged hands in 23,369 deals during the session versus the N2.3 billion valued at N21.0 billion traded in 21,513 deals a day earlier.
This showed that the number of deals increased by 8.63 per cent, the volume of transactions depleted by 17.39 per cent, and the value of trades decreased by 8.57 per cent.
For another trading day, eTranzact led the activity chart with 1.6 billion units sold for N6.4 billion, Fidelity Bank traded 31.0 million units worth N589.3 million, GTCO exchanged 28.3 million units valued at N2.5 billion, Zenith Bank transacted 27.1 million units for N1.6 billion, and Ecobank traded 21.9 million units worth N744.3 million.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Naira marginally depreciated against the United States Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Thursday, December 4 amid renewed forex pressure associated with December.
At the official market yesterday, the Nigerian currency lost 0.01 per cent or 18 Kobo against the Dollar to close at N1,447.83/$1 compared with the previous day’s N1,447.65/$1.
It was not a different scenario with the local currency in the same market segment against the Pound Sterling as it further shed N15.43 to sell for N1,930.97/£1 versus Wednesday’s closing price of N1,925.08/£1 and declined against the Euro by 20 Kobo to finish at N1,688.74/€1 compared with the preceding session’s N1,688.54/€1.
Similarly, the Nigerian Naira lost N5 against the greenback in the black market to quote at N1,465/$1 compared with the previous day’s value of N1,460/$1 but closed flat against the Dollar at the GTBank FX counter at N1,453/$1.
Fluctuations in trading range is expected to continue during the festive season as traders expect the Nigerian currency to be stable, supported by intervention s by to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)in the face of steady dollar demand.
Support is also expected in coming weeks as seasonal activities, particularly the stylised “Detty December” festivities, will see inflows that will give the Naira a boost after it depreciated mildly last month, according to a new report.
“As the festive Detty December season intensifies, inbound travel, tourism spending, and diaspora inflows are expected to provide moderate support for FX liquidity,” analysts at the research unit of FMDA said in its latest monthly report for November.
Traders cited by Reuters expect that the Naira will trade within a band of N1,443-N1,450 next week, buoyed by improved FX interventions by the apex bank.
Meanwhile, the crypto market was down as the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, likely rose in September—moving in the wrong direction. However, volatility indices show no signs of major turbulence.
If the actual figure matches estimates, it would mark 55 straight months of inflation above the US central bank’s 2 per cent target. The sticky inflation would strengthen the hawkish policymakers, who are in favour of slower rate cuts.
Ripple (XRP) depreciated by 4.5 per cent to $2.08, Solana (SOL) went down by 3.8 per cent to $138.11, Litecoin (LTC) shrank by 3.1 per cent to $83.23, Dogecoin (DOGE) slid by 2.5 per cent to $0.1463, Cardano (ADA) declined by 2.1 per cent to $0.4368, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 0.9 per cent to $91,975.45, Binance Coin (BNB) crumbled by 0.9 per cent to $899.41, and Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 0.7 per cent to $3,156.44, while the US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) closed flat at $1.00 apiece.
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