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 | 8 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 0 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 53 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | Derivatives Trading License (MM) | 823315 | United Kingdom | Regulated |
| FCA | Inst Deriv Trading License (MM) | 179213 | United Kingdom | Regulated |
Across 2 recent Trustpilot reviews, 0% are 1–2 star.
0KING & SHAXSON is a forex and CFD broker based in United Kingdom, with records dating to 2018-11-28. It reports oversight from FCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Low risk.” On balance the regulatory footprint and real-user feedback are reassuring, though no broker is risk-free.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full KING & SHAXSON review