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As an experienced trader, regulatory status is one of the first aspects I scrutinize before considering any broker, and with Consilium, the picture is nuanced. Consilium holds a license with the FSCA in South Africa, which, in theory, suggests that there should be some level of oversight regarding its operations and client fund protection. Regulatory supervision, when genuine and robust, establishes minimum standards for capital requirements, segregated client accounts, and generally enforces fair dealing—pillars that can help safeguard client assets and provide a channel for recourse if disputes arise. However, while researching Consilium, several concerning red flags surfaced. Notably, WikiFX marks Consilium's regulatory license as "suspicious," and the firm is labeled as high risk with a warning to exercise caution. The reality is that having a regulatory license only serves its protective function if it is valid, transparent, and actively monitored. In Consilium's case, there was an official address in Johannesburg, but reportedly no physical presence was found during a field check. Additionally, there is very little detailed information available about their business practices or client fund policies. For me, these factors undermine confidence significantly. While regulation is supposed to offer a safeguard, Consilium’s situation means I cannot take those protections at face value. Without clear confirmation of active oversight and transparent operations, I personally would not feel comfortable entrusting my funds to them, no matter what their regulatory status on paper might claim.