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Having traded with a range of brokers over the years, I approach firms like Finansia with a heightened level of scrutiny—especially when regulatory clarity is lacking. In my experience, Finansia’s biggest advantage is its solid presence within Thailand, operating as Broker No. 24 on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. This local footprint, combined with years of operation and free educational seminars, gives traders like myself some reason to consider it for domestic securities trading. The variety of account types—Cash, Cash Balance, and Credit Balance—provides flexibility for individuals with different capital sizes and risk appetites. I also found their self-developed Finansia HERO platform, available on multiple devices, to be robust and well-suited for investors who value automation, market analytics, and customization in their trading workflow. However, despite these strengths, the risks stand out and cannot be overstated from my perspective. Finansia is not regulated by any major global body, nor does the Thai SEC oversee its forex or international business. For me, the lack of recognized regulation is a major red flag—it limits recourse in case of disputes and elevates counterparty risk. I also noticed there are no demo or Islamic account options, which strikes me as limiting for both beginners and those with specific trading requirements. Additionally, the minimum deposit isn’t clearly defined, and that ambiguity never instills confidence in my view. While their commission structure is competitive for high-volume online traders, the overall risk profile remains elevated. As a cautious trader who prioritizes asset safety, I would proceed carefully and only use funds I could afford to lose. I recommend anyone interested do their own due diligence and avoid assuming regulatory protections where there may be none.