Is LHFX regulated?
LHFX is regulated by Mauritius’s FSC, which covers global clients, and South Africa’s FSCA, as reviewed in October 2026.
Which licenses does LHFX hold?
LHFX holds an FSC Mauritius Investment Dealer license through Longhorn Ltd and an FSCA license through LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd, verified in October 2026. LHFX is a trading name of Longhorn Ltd, the Mauritius-based entity.
| Entity | Regulator | Jurisdiction | License type | License number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn Ltd (LHFX) | Financial Services Commission (FSC) | Mauritius | Investment Dealer license, Code SEC-2.1B | GB23202204 |
| LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | South Africa | FSP authorization | 52816 |
Which LHFX entity do global clients trade under?
Global LHFX clients contract with Longhorn Ltd under the FSC Mauritius license as of October 2026; its FSC Mauritius regulator is less stringent than those in other jurisdictions.
LHFX runs several entities, each under a different level of regulatory oversight. Traders should exercise caution with LHFX accounts under the Mauritius license, since the FSC is a low-tier regulator in a jurisdiction generally considered high risk.
How strong is LHFX’s regulation?
Regulation is not a strong point for LHFX: in its October 2026 assessment, FXStreet rates the broker’s FSCA license mid-tier and its FSC Mauritius license low-tier. We list LHFX’s regulatory status among the broker’s trust concerns.
Is LHFX authorized in the EU or the UK?
LHFX’s FXStreet Trust score stood at 6.0/10 in October 2026. We scored each factor on LHFX’s best-performing region, while global clients contract under the FSC Mauritius license. Our full LHFX review, updated on 7 October 2026, sets out the complete trust assessment.
LHFX states that it is not authorized by any EU authority, EEA National Competent Authority or UK regulator (October 2026). According to LHFX, its services therefore fall outside the EU and UK regulatory frameworks.
Are LHFX client funds covered by a compensation scheme?
LHFX offers no compensation scheme and no deposit insurance for client funds, according to FXStreet’s assessment of the broker in October 2026. LHFX is not a member of the Financial Commission.
LHFX FAQs
What license numbers does LHFX hold?
LHFX holds FSC Mauritius license GB23202204 via Longhorn Ltd and FSCA license 52816 via LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd (October 2026 data).
Does LHFX accept clients from the United States?
LHFX does not serve citizens or residents of the United States, according to its October 2026 terms.
Is LHFX a member of the Financial Commission?
LHFX is not a member of the Financial Commission as of October 2026, and FXStreet considers that joining would strengthen confidence in LHFX.
Which countries does LHFX not accept clients from?
LHFX’s October 2026 terms exclude clients from Algeria, Cuba, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Japan, Canada and the United States.