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From my own experience as a trader with a strong emphasis on safety and transparency, regulatory oversight is always a critical factor when I evaluate any financial institution. In HSBC’s case, my due diligence showed that it is subject to established financial regulation in several major jurisdictions. Primarily, HSBC is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong with a license for dealing in futures contracts. The SFC carries a robust reputation for financial oversight in Asia, which provides some reassurance around compliance and market integrity for products offered under this license. Additionally, HSBC is regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) in Malaysia as a Market Maker, which demonstrates further international oversight, though I couldn’t find the specific disclosed license number. However, when it comes to Australia, their license with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is marked as unverified. This means I would personally exercise additional caution for products or services tied to that jurisdiction, as I haven’t found concrete evidence of ASIC’s active supervision. In summary, for me, the presence of regulatory oversight from well-known authorities like the SFC and LFSA indicates that HSBC does operate under formal supervision, which is an important baseline for trust—though I always recommend confirming the exact product or account type and the corresponding jurisdiction before proceeding.