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NCFX

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 5-10 years · since 2019-11-11 · New Change FX
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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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  • No verified regulatory license on file
  • Listed as “Fake Broker” in industry watchdog records
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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 registration108%
Transparency (site/info/social)5010%

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 nameNew Change FX
Headquarters🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded2019-11-11
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websiteportal.newchangefx.com
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Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Registered address
71 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4AY

Regulation & licenses · 0

No valid regulatory license found — high caution advised.

Review analysis AI

NCFX is not a retail forex broker but a financial data provider claiming FCA regulation as a benchmark administrator. FXCanary's records show no retail forex licence, and the firm does not offer trading accounts. The severe scam risk score (85/100) reflects the lack of regulatory oversight for retail trading activities and the potential for confusion among traders expecting a traditional brokerage. Institutional clients should independently verify the firm's regulatory status and suitability.

Best for
  • Institutional clients seeking independent benchmark data
  • Professional traders needing regulated FX and crypto reference rates
  • Compliance and risk management use cases
Not for
  • Retail forex or CFD leveraged trading
  • Individual investors looking for a trading platform
  • Traders requiring execution services or account management
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What NCFX says about itself as stated by the broker · not independently verified by FXCanary

Our Firm

NCFX describes itself as an award-winning London-based financial technology company authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a benchmark administrator. According to its website, it provides independent, real-time foreign exchange (FX) and digital asset data to institutional clients globally. Its regulated benchmarks and reference data cover FX Spot, Forwards (Forwards365®), Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs), Precious Metals, Options Cut, and Crypto reference rates. The firm serves banks, asset managers, exchanges, and fintech platforms across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Regulation

The broker claims to be subject to benchmark regulation, stating that it was granted permission by the FCA under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to carry on regulated activity. It notes that the EU Benchmark Regulation (BMR) and the UK's adoption of it apply to its activities.

FX Spot Data

NCFX states that it provides live, independent, FCA-regulated FX spot data built from the entire global market. It claims its benchmarks are free from bias and manipulation risk, offering transparency and trustworthiness. The data is said to give confidence in trading, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Crypto Data

The broker asserts that it offers crypto reference rates across 400+ tokens, leveraging its expertise as the only independent provider of streaming FX benchmark rates. It describes its algorithms as triangulating prices across multiple venues and base tokens, weighted by transaction volumes and latency, and using proprietary filters to correct for stale quotes and outliers. Use cases include DeFi integrations and institutional confidence.

About NCFX

Company Overview

NCFX, operating as New Change FX, is a London-based financial technology company founded on 11 November 2019. Its registered address is 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY. The firm positions itself as a provider of independent, real-time foreign exchange and digital asset data to institutional clients. While its website claims authorisation and regulation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a benchmark administrator, FXCanary's regulatory records do not list any retail forex or CFD licence for this entity.

The company serves banks, asset managers, exchanges, and fintech platforms globally. Its core offerings include FX spot and forward benchmarks, precious metals rates, and cryptocurrency reference rates. The firm emphasises transparency and independence in its data, aiming to support trading, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Status

According to its official website, NCFX is authorised by the FCA as a benchmark administrator under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It states that it is subject to the EU Benchmark Regulation (BMR) and its UK equivalent. However, FXCanary's internal records indicate that no regulatory licence has been confirmed for retail forex or CFD trading activities. Traders should verify this status independently and note that the firm does not appear to operate as a retail broker.

Products and Services

NCFX provides independent benchmark rates for FX Spot, Forwards (Forwards365®), Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs), Precious Metals, Options Cut, and Crypto reference rates. Its data is designed for institutional use, including trading, best-execution reporting, and risk management. The firm claims its benchmarks are built from global market data and are free from provider bias.

For digital assets, NCFX offers reference rates covering over 450 tokens, using proprietary algorithms to aggregate pricing from multiple venues. The firm also provides historical data and customised solutions for clients. It does not appear to offer retail trading accounts, leveraged products, or execution services.

Target Audience

NCFX targets institutional clients such as banks, asset managers, exchanges, and fintech platforms. Its services are tailored to professional users requiring independent and regulated benchmark data for trading, compliance, and valuation purposes. The firm does not market to retail individual traders and does not provide typical brokerage services like order execution or account management.

Contact and Social Media

The firm's website includes a contact form and provides telephone (020 8152 4312) and email (info@newchangefx.com) for inquiries. It lists key personnel including CEO Paul Lambert and Chief Commercial Officer Kinga Broel-Plater. NCFX has a presence on Twitter/X, though specific account details are not widely publicised.

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