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As someone who has navigated a variety of brokers over the years, I find it important to carefully investigate all aspects of a firm’s fee structure before opening an account. When examining Cathay Futures, I noticed the information about their fees, and specifically inactivity fees, is less transparent than I would prefer. While Cathay Futures is regulated by the Taipei Exchange and has a relatively long-standing presence in the Taiwanese and international futures markets, their publicly available documentation does not clearly specify whether inactivity fees are charged or under what conditions such fees might be applied. In my practice, such lack of clarity always puts me on alert because hidden or unexpected costs can impact trading outcomes and planning. As someone who values transparency and the ability to make informed decisions, I would personally reach out to their customer service—though I also noticed Cathay offers limited contact channels, primarily a phone number and email—to request explicit confirmation about possible inactivity charges. Overall, while I appreciate Cathay’s regulatory status and broad exchange access, the uncertainty around inactivity fees means I proceed with caution. I recommend that any trader considering this broker confirm all account maintenance and inactivity policies directly before committing funds, as sometimes fee details are only clarified in the account agreement or upon inquiry. For me, this step is essential for prudent risk management.