Malaysia's securities regulator has added several reportedly unauthorized trading platforms to its investor alert list, including InstaForex and InstaTrade, both operating under the InstaFintech Group umbrella.
Malaysia Warns on InstaForex, InstaTrade Operations
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) informed today (Monday) that it added new entities to the domestic warning list. The updated warning currently includes InstaTrade and InstaForex, a popular international brand in the FX, CFD and retail trading world.
According to SCM, InstaForex and InstaTrade are “carrying on unlicensed capital market activities of dealing in securities.” However, it is worth noting that the alert list contains many other popular brokerage brands, like Axitrader, Admirals, and HotForex.
SCM issued the warning as part of its ongoing efforts to protect investors from allegedly unauthorized investment schemes and platforms. The addition of these entities to the alert list suggests they are operating without proper authorization in the Malaysian market.
Along with the InstaFintech-linked platforms, the regulator also flagged several other entities including Binomo, PPNANCE, and Folgory Exchange. A potential clone entity operating as Finex Trade Station was also included in the warning.
The SC maintains and regularly updates this list as a reference tool for investors to verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities before committing their funds. The commission encourages public vigilance and has established dedicated channels for reporting suspicious capital market activities.
