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Speaking as someone who has navigated the forex and securities landscape for years, I approach any broker—especially one like CENTRAL—with an extra layer of caution given what’s evident from their regulatory history and service transparency. Firstly, even though CENTRAL has operated for over five years and is noted as regulated in Hong Kong, I immediately noticed two regulatory red flags. Their license for dealing in futures contracts has been revoked, meaning they are no longer permitted to offer futures trading—a serious concern, since regulatory revocations usually follow compliance failures or risk management issues. Also, their securities license is listed as “Exceeded,” a term that’s not clearly explained. In my experience, any ambiguity around licensing status is a warning sign; the impact of this status on client asset protection or covered services simply isn’t clear. Fee transparency is another issue. While there is some general information about trading and service fees, there’s a lack of detail on costs for several offerings, and it’s noted these fees can change or may be negotiated. For me, unpredictability in cost structures complicates risk assessment and makes cost planning challenging—a real consideration for any serious investor. Finally, I can’t overlook concerns about their business operations. There are user reports of withdrawal issues and a field audit failed to locate their office at the published address. In my view, the inability to verify a broker’s physical presence—particularly in Hong Kong’s highly regulated financial environment—raises critical questions about accessibility and recourse if problems arise. All told, while CENTRAL covers many standard services and provides multiple support channels, the combination of unclear regulatory standing, insufficient fee clarity, and withdrawal complaints means I would not take these risks lightly. Anyone considering CENTRAL should carefully scrutinize these drawbacks and, if possible, consult directly with the broker and regulatory authorities before making funding decisions.