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 | 85 | 35% |
| Company age | 45 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 100 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 80 | 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.
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | -- | $100,000+ | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Level 5 | -- | $50,000 – $99,999 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Level 4 | -- | $20,000 – $49,999 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Level 3 | -- | $10,000 – $19,999 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Level 2 | -- | $1,000 – $9,999 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| Level 1 | -- | $200 – $999 | -- | -- | ✓ |
Across 23 recent Trustpilot reviews, 100% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (20 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0Warren Bowie & Smith is a forex and CFD broker based in Mauritius, with records dating to 2022-08-22. Critically, we could not verify any active forex-trading license for this broker.
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 Warren Bowie & Smith review