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Based on my thorough review of Mashreq, I must point out that clear, specific leverage details for major forex pairs are not provided in the available information. This omission, in itself, raises concerns for me as a cautious trader, especially since leverage is a fundamental risk factor in forex trading. What is disclosed is that Mashreq offers up to five times leverage for IPO financing, but there is no indication that similar leverage multiples apply to forex or other asset classes. This lack of transparency is especially notable given that Mashreq operates with "no regulation" according to the available data. For me, regulation often ensures that leverage caps—particularly those for volatile asset classes such as forex—are enforced to protect clients from excessive risk. The absence of regulation here, combined with unclear leverage policies, makes it difficult for me to properly assess and manage risk. Since other brokers typically specify forex leverage (often 30:1 or 50:1, subject to regulations), Mashreq's silence on the subject gives me pause. I would not consider trading forex or any asset with a provider that does not openly disclose leverage terms. For my own standards of security and risk management, I require clearly stated leverage conditions and regulatory oversight. Otherwise, the risk, in my experience, is unnecessarily elevated.