A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 68 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 0 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 25 | 10% |
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.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC | Market Making (MM) | 335126 | Australia | — |
| FSCA | Derivatives Trading License (EP) | 41900 | South Africa | — |
Across 1 recent Trustpilot reviews, 0% are 1–2 star.
01st Contact is a forex and CFD broker based in United Kingdom, with records dating to 2018-12-29. It reports oversight from ASIC, FSCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full 1st Contact review