Regulatory information
HiFX PLC is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, registration number 462444, for the provision of payment services. HiFX PLC is also a registered MSB with HM Revenue & Customs – registration number 12131222
Security of Funds
When buying or selling currency with us, your funds are held either in pooled client trust bank accounts or are held at one of our counterparty brokers as cash in transit or collateral to meet our obligations relating to clients’ trades. Funds can be used to fulfil the contractual obligations of our clients but will never be anywhere other than:
- In the segregated client accounts
- With our banking counterparties.
- In transit i.e. being sent.
Online security
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Payments & settlements
As one of the UK’s largest currency specialists, HiFX has access to SWIFT, the world's largest payments and settlements network for domestic and international trades. This ensures HiFX clients benefit from faster payments and enhanced security.