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 | 97 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 100 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 0 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 80 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFSC | Forex Trading License (EP) | 14801 | Vanuatu | — |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN | 1:400 | -- | -- | 5.25 EUR per Standard Lot roundturn | ✓ |
| STP | 1:400 | -- | 1 pip | -- | ✓ |
There aren’t enough independent reviews for Ascend Market yet to draw firm conclusions. The lack of public feedback is itself a caution sign for a smaller or newer broker.
0Ascend Market is a forex and CFD broker based in Vanuatu, with records dating to 2021-03-12. It reports oversight from VFSC.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Severe.” The combination of weak regulation and user complaints means your capital could be at serious risk.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Ascend Market review