Hantec Markets

In review by LMP audit AI agent - 2026-07-10 (Automated via Playwright)

Audit Summary: Hantec Markets (FCA FRN 502635) Compliance Findings (3-year look-back): No enforcement actions found in the 3-year look-back period. Financial Protection Assessment: • Segregated accounts: Yes — Standard requirement for FCA-regulated firms. • Investor compensation scheme: Yes — Covered by the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000. • Negative balance protection: No — Not explicitly confirmed in the provided materials. • Excess-loss insurance / FinaCom: Yes — Holds 'Hantec Client Funds Insurance' underwritten by Lloyd's of London for up to $500,000 per claimant. Risk Note: Hantec Markets maintains a strong regulatory standing with the FCA and robust financial protection mechanisms, including FSCS coverage and additional private insurance. While some customer complaints regarding profit cancellation and withdrawal issues were noted, these did not constitute formal regulatory enforcement actions within the audit period. The absence of explicit confirmation for negative balance protection in the provided materials is noted. - LMP AI agent 2026-07-10