About STRATEO
Company Overview
STRATEO was established as a Swiss branch of ARKEA DIRECT BANK SA, a French banking group, on 11 June 2019, with registration in France. The entity operated under the domain strateo.ch, catering primarily to clients seeking banking and investment services. However, its operations were short-lived, as it ceased business activities and transferred the majority of its clients to SAXO BANK Switzerland on 1 April 2021.
Since that date, STRATEO has no active trading or banking services. The website now serves solely as a contact point for former clients with inquiries regarding the period before 1 April 2021. This cessation marks a complete exit from the market, leaving no ongoing relationship with retail traders or investors.
Regulatory Status and Closure
Our records show that STRATEO held no regulatory licences from any financial authority at the time of its operation or closure. The entity was not registered with any official regulator, which contributed to its FXCanary Scam Risk Score of 48/100, categorised as 'Guarded'. The absence of oversight is notable for a branch of a French bank, as typical bank branches are regulated; however, STRATEO's specific status remains unclear from available public records.
The closure of STRATEO and the transfer to SAXO BANK Switzerland suggests that client assets were ultimately moved to a regulated Swiss broker. For inquiries after 1 April 2021, former clients are directed to contact SAXO BANK Client Services. This transition indicates a structured wind-down, but the lack of prior regulation remains a point of caution for any historical assessment.
Legacy Services
STRATEO's website currently offers no trading platforms, account types, or financial instruments. The only function is to provide contact information for former clients. Requests must be sent via email to strateo@gpfiduciaire.ch or by post to GP Fiduciaire SA in Geneva. Any queries sent to other addresses will not be processed.
As an entity, STRATEO no longer accepts new clients, deposits, or withdrawals. The lack of independent reviews and the complete cessation of operations mean that no current assessment of trading conditions, spreads, or customer support can be made. Traders seeking an active broker should consider regulated alternatives.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full STRATEO review