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In my experience as a trader, clarity around commissions, spreads, and all associated trading costs is essential to evaluate any broker. When I researched SOCIETE GENERALE, I was particularly concerned by the lack of concrete information about their fee structure. There are no clear disclosures available regarding what clients are expected to pay in terms of commissions, spreads, or any account-related charges, which is a significant red flag for me. Furthermore, the absence of valid regulatory licensing, despite claims of French ACPR oversight, adds another layer of risk regarding transparency and client fund protection. Established and trustworthy brokers typically provide explicit details about their pricing models—whether fixed or variable spreads, standard or volume-based commissions, or other possible fees—so traders can make informed decisions and avoid surprises. Here, that essential transparency seems to be lacking. From what I could gather, SOCIETE GENERALE offers access to various market products, such as equities, equity derivatives, and currencies, but with no public specifics on trading costs. For me, not having a clear breakdown of fees means I cannot confidently estimate trading expenses or compare this broker to regulated alternatives transparently. As a result, I approach SOCIETE GENERALE with even greater caution and would advise others to do the same until clear, verifiable fee information is made readily available.