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STC Trade

Severe riskForex / CFD broker
🇨🇦 Canada · 5-10 years · since 2020-02-06 · STC Trade Development Limited
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Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX1.56/10
Trustpilot/5
Forex Peace Army/5
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85
Severe risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
Lower riskHigher risk
  • Listed as “Scam Brokers” in industry watchdog records
  • 10 user exposure/complaint reports filed
  • 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 / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints10012%
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 nameSTC Trade Development Limited
Headquarters🇨🇦 Canada
Founded2020-02-06
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websitestctrader.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)785129United Kingdom

Review analysis AI

STC Trade has a severe scam risk of 85/100 due to an unverified FCA licence, lack of operational transparency, and no independent user reviews. The limited public information makes it impossible to assess the broker's reliability, and traders are strongly cautioned against depositing funds until more details emerge.

Not for
  • Traders who require regulatory clarity
  • Those seeking transparent operations
  • Anyone with a low-risk tolerance
Period:
What users complain about
Where reviewers are from
Hong Kong10

Real user reviews

Where STC Trade operates

Based on its licenses and complaint records.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Licensed
🇭🇰 Hong Kong 10 complaints

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 STC Trade

Overview

STC Trade is a forex broker registered in Canada and founded on 6 February 2020. The broker operates under the domain stcforex.com and claims to be regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). However, the status of the FCA licence is listed as unknown, and no other regulatory details have been independently confirmed.

Given the high scam risk score of 85/100 assigned by FXCanary, traders should approach this broker with extreme caution. The absence of publicly available information about its operations, platforms, or account types further raises red flags.

Regulation and Licensing

STC Trade reports an FCA licence for Market Making (MM) activities in the United Kingdom, but the licence status is not specified. This lack of clarity is concerning, as a valid FCA licence would require active registration and compliance with UK financial regulations.

Without verifiable regulatory details, the broker's claims cannot be independently corroborated. Traders are advised to cross-check any licence numbers directly on the FCA register before considering this broker.

Location and Legal Standing

The broker is officially registered in Canada, but no further information about its physical address or corporate structure is available. This opacity in corporate transparency adds to the risk profile.

Canadian registration does not imply regulatory oversight by Canadian authorities, as STC Trade does not list any Canadian regulator on file. The business model appears to be oriented toward international clients, particularly through its claimed FCA licence.

Account Types and Trading Platforms

Details about account types, trading platforms, and instruments are not publicly available from independent sources. The broker's website stcforex.com may offer information, but it has not been reviewed or verified by FXCanary.

Given the lack of independent data, potential traders cannot evaluate the suitability of STC Trade's offerings for their needs. This information gap is a significant drawback for any serious trading decision.

Deposits and Withdrawals

No information is available regarding deposit methods, currencies accepted, or withdrawal processes. This absence is typical of brokers with limited transparency and may indicate substandard operational practices.

Prospective clients should consider this a major warning sign, as unclear funding policies often lead to difficulties when trying to access funds.

Customer Support and Client Segregation

There is no verifiable data on customer support channels or client fund segregation. Reliable brokers usually provide clear information on how client funds are protected, especially those regulated by top-tier authorities.

The lack of such information for STC Trade suggests that client money may not be adequately safeguarded, increasing the risk of loss or misappropriation.

Conclusion

STC Trade presents itself as a forex broker with an FCA licence, but the lack of verified regulatory status, transparency, and independent reviews makes it a high-risk choice. Traders should avoid committing funds until the broker provides clear, verifiable evidence of its licence and operational credibility.

FXCanary's severe scam risk score reflects the many unknowns surrounding this entity, and further research is strongly discouraged without professional advice.

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