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As someone who has traded for years and navigated a variety of broker environments, I approach unregulated brokers like Standard Bank with significant caution. In my experience, robust regulatory oversight is a primary shield for traders—regulators require brokers to adhere to strict standards in fund segregation, reporting, dispute resolution, and capital adequacy. These safeguards help ensure that client funds are protected and that there’s some recourse if things go awry. However, when I looked into Standard Bank’s offering, I found no valid regulation governing its forex and trading operations. For me, this is a red flag; the lack of regulatory supervision means that there are no external bodies monitoring how Standard Bank manages client funds, addresses complaints, or promotes financial transparency. Without third-party oversight, it’s much harder for me to trust that my deposits would be safe or that the broker is compelled to act in my best interest if any conflict arises. The absence of regulation does not automatically mean wrongdoing will occur, but from a risk management perspective, it significantly increases my exposure. Because financial markets are inherently volatile and brokers can become targets for regulatory action or financial difficulties, I personally require the assurance that comes from a regulated environment before entrusting any meaningful capital. For those of us who value capital preservation, the regulatory status is not a technicality—it’s a basic foundation of trustworthiness that is currently missing at Standard Bank.