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Black River

Severe riskForex / CFD broker
Malaysia · 5-10 years · since 2019-09-06 · Black River Markets Sdn Bhd
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Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX1.57/10
Trustpilot/5
Forex Peace Army/5
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85
Severe risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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  • Listed as “Clone Firm” in industry watchdog records
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How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing9735%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation10012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration458%
Transparency (site/info/social)7210%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameBlack River Markets Sdn Bhd
Headquarters Malaysia
Founded2019-09-06
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websiteblackrivermarkets.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Regulation & licenses · 2

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
FSPRMarket Making (MM)403326New Zealand
FMAMarket Making (MM)403326New Zealand

Review analysis AI

Black River carries a severe FXCanary Scam Risk Score of 85/100, indicating a high likelihood of malicious practices. The broker's regulatory claims are unsubstantiated, and the lack of independent reviews or detailed public information makes it a dangerous choice. Traders are strongly advised to avoid this entity.

Best for
  • None – high risk and low transparency
Not for
  • Risk-averse traders
  • Traders requiring strong regulation
  • Investors seeking transparent brokers
Period:

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Where Black River operates

Based on its licenses and complaint records.

🇳🇿 New Zealand Licensed

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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About Black River

Company Overview

Black River operates under the domain blackrivermarkets.com and is registered in Malaysia, with a founding date of September 6, 2019. The broker presents itself as a provider of financial trading services, but limited independent public information is available to verify its operational status or the specifics of its offerings.

According to industry databases, Black River maintains a presence on Facebook, suggesting some level of marketing activity. However, the lack of substantial online presence or independent reviews raises caution about the broker's transparency and reliability.

Regulation and Licensing

Black River claims regulation by two New Zealand entities: the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). However, the status of these licenses is not clearly indicated in the known facts, and the FXCanary Scam Risk Score of 85 out of 100 (Severe) highlights serious regulatory concerns.

Traders should be aware that a listing on a register does not equate to active oversight. Without verifiable license details or regulatory warnings, the broker's claims of regulation remain unsubstantiated and should be treated with extreme skepticism.

Account Types and Trading Platforms

No specific information about account types or trading platforms is available from the known facts. Given the limited public data, it is unclear what products or services Black River offers to its clients.

Potential clients are advised to exercise caution, as the absence of clear information about account structures or platform partnerships may indicate a lack of operational transparency or a greater risk of misconduct.

Instruments and Funding

Details regarding trading instruments and funding methods for Black River are not provided in the available records. Without this information, traders cannot assess the broker's product range or the convenience of depositing and withdrawing funds.

The lack of transparency around financial operations is a significant red flag, as reputable brokers typically disclose these details openly to attract and retain clients.

Conclusion

Black River's overall profile is marked by high risk and low transparency. The severe scam risk score from FXCanary, combined with the absence of independent reviews and unclear regulatory status, suggests that this broker is not suitable for cautious or risk-averse traders.

Given the limited information and the severity of the risk assessment, FXCanary strongly advises against engaging with Black River until verified and positive independent evidence emerges.

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