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Dave

Severe risk
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 5-10 years · since 2019-09-25 · Dave
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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
Lower riskHigher risk
  • Listed as “Clone Firm” in industry watchdog records
  • Identified as a clone / impersonator firm
  • Withdrawal complaints in ~200% of recent reviews
  • No verifiable website or social-media presence
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 complaints2412%
Offshore registration108%
Transparency (site/info/social)10010%

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 nameDave
Headquarters🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded2019-09-25
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websitetrader.daveindex.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
FCAMarket Making (MM)590890United Kingdom

Review analysis AI

Dave presents a severe risk profile due to an inactive or ambiguous FCA licence, a short operating history, and a complete lack of independent user feedback. The high scam risk score reflects these concerns, making it unsuitable for most traders until verifiable regulatory status and operational transparency are established.

Not for
  • Retail traders seeking strong regulatory protection
  • Traders requiring transparent operational history
  • Anyone prioritizing client fund safety and recourse
Period:
What users complain about
Where reviewers are from
Hong Kong1

Real user reviews

Where Dave operates

Based on its licenses and complaint records.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Licensed
🇭🇰 Hong Kong 1 complaint

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 Dave

Overview

Dave is a financial services entity registered in the United Kingdom, founded on 25 September 2019. Its official website is daveindex.com. The broker is listed with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Market Making (MM) firm, though the regulatory status remains unspecified in public records.

As of our review, very little independent information is available about Dave's operations, client base, or trading conditions. The limited official data places it among lesser-known brokers in the online trading space. Traders considering this broker should be aware of the lack of verifiable public feedback or regulatory track record.

Regulation and Safety

Dave is registered with the FCA, one of the most respected financial regulators globally. However, the licence status is marked as '—', which may indicate a pending, lapsed, or non-active authorisation. This ambiguity is a significant concern for client fund safety and recourse.

Our internal scam risk score of 85/100 (Severe) reflects the high risk associated with trading through a broker whose regulatory standing is unclear and for which independent due diligence is nearly impossible. We strongly advise traders to verify any regulatory claims directly with the FCA register before committing funds.

Company Information

Dave is registered in the United Kingdom, a jurisdiction with robust corporate transparency requirements. The company was established in 2019, making it relatively new to the market. The legal entity name and address are not publicly detailed in the known facts.

Newer brokers often face heightened scrutiny as they lack a long operational history. Combined with the regulatory ambiguity, the broker's short track record adds to the risk profile. Traders should seek additional confirmation of the firm's legitimacy and operational history.

Client Suitability

Given the severe risk score and lack of transparent information, Dave is not suitable for retail traders seeking a safe and regulated environment. Only experienced traders with a high risk tolerance and a full understanding of the potential lack of investor protection should approach this broker.

In FXCanary's assessment, the absence of independent reviews and the questionable FCA status make it difficult to recommend for any prudent trading activity. Traders are better off considering well-established, transparently regulated alternatives.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Dave review