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Trading & relationships: Octa broker’s guide to red flags

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7 months ago

04/03/2025

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – By noticing alarming patterns in other people’s behaviour, we can preemptively avoid them and spare ourselves a lot of stress. But wouldn’t we profit from applying this principle in other areas of life – the experts at Octa, a global broker since 2011, highlight some major broker red flags to avoid at all costs. If one can spot and read those, it becomes easier to choose a trustworthy broker to trade with.

Red flags are signs that the person you are dealing with has one or several personal traits that can—and most likely will—make your potential relationship very troublesome. The concept of red flags and various theories on how to spot them is an immensely popular subject in relationship-related books, digital content, and even casual talks. The wide popularity of this topic is well-deserved since knowing and spotting red flags in other people can save us a lot of trouble throughout life.

But there is much more to red flags than just spotting a potentially unpleasant person. The idea of noticing dangerous signs before going any further can easily be applied to many areas of life, including personal wealth management. Below are three red flags that apply to both people and financial brokers.

No transparency

When one first meets someone and they trying to get to know each other before starting a new romantic relationship or friendship, they naturally want to share some personal information to establish a common ground and start building a bond.

If one notices that a new acquaintance is either strongly unwilling to open up or shares details that seem highly improbable based on what is already known about them, it’s definitely not a good sign. It means the person is either scared to reveal unflattering information or creates a fake, dressed-up version of their life. In either case, it would be better to watch out.

The same is true about brokers. Trustworthy brokers always disclose their trading conditions and transactional information to their clients, building trust and establishing long-term relations with clients from day one. If a broker charges hidden fees or displays inconsistency regarding withdrawals—this is a major red flag, and such a broker is better avoided.

As a regulated and trusted broker, Octa uses its global reach to offer superior trading conditions, which are fully reflected in terms and conditions. These are some of Octa’s key competitive advantages, along with fast and efficient withdrawals. However, nothing beats hands-on experience. Octa nudges traders to ‘try and trust’—in other words, test the broker’s trustworthiness for themselves instead of believing in hearsay.

Lack of Boundaries

When a person disregards others’ personal time and space, tries to jump to a new level in the relationship way too soon, or reveals some highly personal information and expects the other side to do the same—that means they may lack a sense of personal boundaries. That is an obvious red flag in a new relationship since without mutual respect and care, this interaction will not turn out to be mutually satisfying.

The same is true about brokers. Some of them demand excessive personal data from prospective clients. Others fail to implement the necessary information security practices to keep precious user data safe. In either case, the broker disrespects their clients and cannot establish healthy and mutually beneficial relationships with them. Another essential sign of a broker properly handling clients’ boundaries would be having segregated client accounts. This means that clients’ funds are kept separately from the broker’s own capital. This mechanic serves as a financial firewall, ensuring that brokers cannot use traders’ funds for operational expenses or speculative investments, thus enhancing fund security.

Manipulative Behavior

When getting to know someone and this new acquaintance starts applying pressure to do things that feel uncomfortable, it can be a sign of manipulation—a major red flag. In such situations, the manipulator is likely acting with only their interests in mind, without regard for others’ psychological comfort. But when people feel pressured or manipulated into actions they are uneasy with, it can lead to growing resentment over time.

Brokers can be manipulative, just like people. For example, they can pressure the clients to deposit using unregulated communication channels. They can also apply hidden fees and commissions without informing the client, thus breaking the rules before the business transaction even begins.

Trustworthy brokers clearly communicate their conditions and are always transparent about their offerings. They follow industry benchmarks regarding personal information security and build client relationships for the long term, respecting their interests and creating optimal conditions for mutual benefits.

Starting a trading journey is similar to starting a relationship: trust in a broker—or a partner—and a clear understanding of their core values are essential. For a future relationship to be rewarding, a partner or friend must care about the other side and respect the boundaries. Likewise, a reliable broker respects clients’ interests and maintains transparency regarding its trading conditions while creating an empowering environment for thriving.

To determine if a broker is trustworthy, it is advisable to try its services first-hand and see if it delivers on its promises.

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Disclaimer: Trading involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Use your expertise wisely and evaluate all associated risks before making an investment decision.

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Octa

is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

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30 Years of BODY WORLDS – A Success Story That Has Changed the Way We See Ourselves

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21 hours ago

14/09/2025

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HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 15 September 2025 – Exactly 30 years ago today, on September 15, 1995, a new chapter in the history of exhibitions was opened in Tokyo — one that remains unparalleled worldwide: the premiere of the first BODY WORLDS exhibition at the Tokyo National Science Museum, held on the occasion of the 100th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Anatomical Society.

Gunther von Hagens privat copyright: Institute for Plastination, Heidelberg/Germany

What no one could have foreseen at the time: this opening marked the beginning of an extraordinary success story. BODY WORLDS made the invisible visible — for the first time, millions of visitors gained fascinating insights into the human body in a way that had never been possible before.

Since then, more than 57 million people in over 170 cities and 42 countries across six continents have experienced the exhibitions. BODY WORLDS is now considered one of the most successful and influential exhibition concepts in the world.

The foundation for this success was laid by Dr. Gunther von Hagens with the invention of Plastination. What was once reserved for medical professionals became accessible and understandable to all through his technique.

*Gunther von Hagens privat copyright: Institute for Plastination, Heidelberg/Germany*

“From the very beginning, my goal was to democratize anatomy. I wanted to give people the opportunity to look inside themselves – not to break taboos, but as an invitation to gain knowledge of, respect, and responsibility for their own bodies,” explains von Hagens.

“BODY WORLDS has fundamentally changed the way we understand the human body and has contributed to a new culture of education about health and life,” adds Dr. Angelina Whalley, the exhibition’s curator, who has shaped the conceptual design from the start.

Even three decades after its debut, BODY WORLDS has lost none of its relevance – thanks to its universal subject: the human being. In an age of rapid change, digital overstimulation, and constant motion, the exhibition offers a rare moment of pause and reflection. Even the harsh criticism at the beginning — which emerged solely in Germany — has not changed this. Today, BODY WORLDS provides direct access to one’s own body, promotes health awareness, and encourages people to take responsibility for their lives.

It is precisely this combination of scientific education, personal relevance, and emotional impact that makes the exhibition timeless — and meaningful to every new generation.

30 Years of BODY WORLDS — a celebration of life that moves, inspires, and transforms people.

Discover our jubilee film on https://bit.ly/BW_AnniversaryFilm

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IVD Medical Holding Limited Releases “ETHK” Ecosystem Vision: Technology for the Public, Chain for the Way On September 14

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1 day ago

14/09/2025

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NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2025 – IVD Medical Holding Limited (01931.HK) officially announced its name change. Its English name was changed to “ETHK Labs Inc.”. This move marks a comprehensive strategic upgrade, shifting the company’s focus to core technology research and development and output for the digital industry and on-chain financial ecosystem. Through this name change, IVD Medical Holding Limited aims to more accurately reflect its new position as a key technology provider for the ” ETHK ” on-chain financial ecosystem and further enhance the group’s competitiveness and influence in the global digital asset ecosystem.

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IVD Medical Holding Limited and ETHK Group Establish Joint Venture, On-Chain Financial Strategy Upgraded On September 14

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1 day ago

14/09/2025

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NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2025 – IVD Medical Holding Limited (01931.HK) released an announcement stating its collaboration with ETHK Group, a global on-chain financial ecosystem investment holding group, to jointly establish two new companies, ETHK Inc and ETHK HOLDINGS LIMITED. ETHK Group focuses on building a global on-chain financial ecosystem, and its global perspective and ecosystem resources will provide critical support for the joint venture’s initial development. This collaboration is a strategic upgrade of IVD Medical Holding Limited’s “building RWA platform technology ecosystem” and “exploring on-chain finance” initiatives. It marks a leap from focusing on RWA trading technology to covering the entire on-chain financial ecosystem, including underlying technology, asset classes, and global compliance, with the potential to seize the global trend of digitalizing financial assets and open up a new growth curve.
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