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In my experience as a trader, regulatory status is one of the very first things I consider before engaging with any broker. Shaw and Partners is, or at least was, regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which generally acts as a strong safeguard thanks to its robust oversight requirements. However, from what I can gather, the critical issue here is that Shaw and Partners’ Investment Advisory License is marked as “Exceeded.” In practice, this means their license has run out of time, and they do not currently hold valid, active authorization from ASIC. Normally, an active ASIC license would require the broker to maintain segregated client accounts, follow strict reporting practices, undergo regular compliance checks, and hold minimum capital requirements. These mechanisms typically provide some confidence that client funds are protected against mismanagement and operational failures. The “Exceeded” status, however, is for me a significant red flag. It raises the possibility that these protective measures may no longer be properly enforced, leaving individual traders more exposed. While Shaw and Partners may have had a reliable regulatory history, the current lapse puts clients like me in a vulnerable position. Without valid regulation, there is considerably less external assurance that your funds would be safeguarded according to industry best practices. For my own capital, I would consider this situation as a signal to exercise substantial caution until the regulatory status is restored and verifiable.