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Drawing from my personal experience as a trader who prioritizes safety and transparency, I approach any broker with the utmost caution—especially when multiple warning signs are present. With Consilium, there are some major issues that immediately raise red flags for me. First, although it’s claimed to be regulated in South Africa with a long business history, I cannot ignore that its regulatory license is marked as “suspicious” and there’s a “suspicious scope of business” warning. Regulators exist to protect client funds and ensure fair conduct; when broker licensing or oversight is in doubt, the risk of encountering problems such as withdrawal issues or opaque business practices rises sharply. Another significant drawback for me is the very limited information about Consilium’s operations. The broker’s business index is shown as high, but both the regulatory and risk management indices score a worrying zero. I was also concerned to read that an on-site check reportedly found no physical office at the listed address. As someone who values the ability to contact or even visit a broker, this leaves me feeling exposed. Finally, based on what I could verify, Consilium does not appear to actually offer forex trading or common instruments like commodities, indices, or bonds. Instead, it focuses mainly on trusts, funds, and structured products. For traders seeking standard forex trading, this absence is a fundamental drawback. Taken together—the suspicious licensing, lack of regulatory clarity, limited accessibility, and unclear product offering—mean that, for me, the risks of trading with Consilium significantly outweigh any perceived benefits. I would urge anyone to be extremely cautious and conduct thorough due diligence before proceeding.