Last updated: 21 October 2026
1. About us and these terms
This website is operated by:
- GFCRS
In these terms, “GFCRS”, “we” and “us” refer to that organisation, and “you” refers to any person using the website. Separate terms apply to the complaint process (see our Complaints Handling Policy) and to firms that hold membership (set out in their membership agreement).
2. What GFCRS is
GFCRS is an independent private organisation. It is not a government body, financial regulator, ombudsman or statutory compensation scheme. GFCRS membership is not a licence or regulatory authorisation and does not guarantee a firm's conduct or an investor's funds.
GFCRS membership is not a licence or a regulatory authorisation. Always check a firm's authorisation directly on the public register of the relevant financial regulator before investing.
3. Information on this website
The content of this website is provided for general information. It is not investment, financial, legal or tax advice, and it is not a recommendation to open an account with, deposit funds with or trade with any firm. You should take independent professional advice before making investment decisions.
Listing a firm in the Member Directory, issuing a certificate or publishing a notice is not an endorsement of that firm, its products or its financial position. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money.
We take reasonable care to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that it is complete, current or free from error. Information about firms, including details of their regulatory authorisations, is based on what the firm has provided and on our checks at the date of our last review. Always confirm a firm's authorisation on the relevant public register.
4. Certificate verification
The verification service shows the status of a GFCRS membership certificate at the moment you check it, based on our records. A result of “Valid” means only that the certificate was issued by GFCRS, that its details match our signed record, and that it has not expired, been suspended or been revoked at that time. It does not guarantee a firm's conduct, solvency or the safety of any funds.
Always verify a certificate on this website, using the certificate number or the QR code, rather than relying on a printed or forwarded copy. Copies can be altered. If a certificate cannot be verified, or the details shown differ from the copy you hold, please .