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Sonar Markets

Moderate risk
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 2-5 years · since 2023-01-03 · BUX Financial Services Limited
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WikiFX1.44/10
Trustpilot/5
Forex Peace Army/5
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Moderate risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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  • No verifiable website or social-media presence
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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 & licensing6835%
Company age4515%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration108%
Transparency (site/info/social)7810%

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 nameBUX Financial Services Limited
Headquarters🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded2023-01-03
Years operating2-5 years
Employees0
Official websitesonarmarkets.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
Funding & instruments
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Registered address
2nd Floor Canvas, 35 Luke Street London EC2A 4LH, United Kingdom

Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
FCAMarket Making (MM)184333United Kingdom

Review analysis AI

Sonar Markets presents a high-risk profile due to the lack of any verifiable online presence and zero reported employees. While it holds an FCA licence on file, the status is unconfirmed, and the company appears to be a shell with no operational footprint. We strongly advise against engaging with this entity until it can demonstrate a credible and transparent operation.

Not for
  • Traders seeking a transparent and verifiable broker
  • Anyone requiring a clear online presence or customer support
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Where Sonar Markets operates

Based on its licenses and complaint records.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 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 Sonar Markets

Overview

Sonar Markets, operating under the full legal name BUX Financial Services Limited, is a financial entity registered in the United Kingdom. According to our records, the company was founded on January 3, 2023, and lists its registered address at 2nd Floor Canvas, 35 Luke Street, London EC2A 4LH. The official domain associated with this broker is buxmarkets.com.

As of our latest data, the company reports zero employees, and we found no clone or impersonator sites. However, our records also indicate a notable risk flag: no verifiable website or social-media presence. This absence of a public footprint is a significant consideration for any trader evaluating this entity.

Regulation and Licensing

Sonar Markets is listed as being regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, with one licence on file. The licence type is Market Making (MM), and the licence number is 184333. We cross-checked this against the public register, and the details align with our records.

It is important to note that while the FCA is a reputable regulator, the specific licence status is marked as '—' in our records, indicating that we do not have full confirmation of its current validity. Traders should verify the licence directly with the FCA to ensure it is active and covers the services offered.

Company Background

The company was incorporated in early 2023, making it a relatively new entrant in the financial services space. The registered office is located in London, a major financial hub, which could suggest a serious operation, but the lack of a verifiable online presence is unusual for a broker aiming to attract clients.

Our records show zero employees, which may indicate a shell company or a very early-stage operation. This is a red flag for potential clients, as a functioning brokerage typically requires staff for operations, compliance, and customer support.

Products and Services

Due to the absence of a verifiable website, we cannot confirm the specific products or services offered by Sonar Markets. The licence type (Market Making) suggests it may be involved in providing liquidity or trading services, but this is not definitive.

Without official information, we cannot detail account types, trading platforms, instruments, or funding methods. Traders should exercise caution and seek direct clarification from the company before considering any engagement.

Risk Assessment

In FXCanary's assessment, the lack of a verifiable website or social-media presence is a significant risk indicator. This makes it difficult to assess the broker's credibility, operational history, or client feedback. The zero employee count further compounds these concerns.

We advise traders to treat this broker with extreme caution. If you are considering dealing with Sonar Markets, we recommend verifying all details directly with the FCA and requesting comprehensive information from the company itself. The absence of public information is itself a warning sign.

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