Protecting Your Funds

Security and compliance are central to the Currency Hedger proposition. Transactions and operations are subject to established regulatory requirements and internal controls designed to protect client funds and reduce operational risk.

• Relevant client funds are held in segregated safeguarding accounts with banking partners.
• Transactions are subject to internal approval and controlled processing procedures.
• GC Partners does not speculate on currency markets or invest client money overnight.

Regulated Payment Services

Currency Hedger operates as a white-label FX platform through Octalas Group Limited and is powered by GC Partners, the regulated payment services provider responsible for the underlying payment infrastructure.

• Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
• GC Partners is authorised under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 as an Authorised Payment Institution.
• GC Partners is also registered with HM Revenue & Customs for applicable money services business requirements.

Ongoing Compliance

Independent review and compliance processes help ensure that systems, controls and operational procedures remain aligned with applicable regulatory expectations and established financial-services practices.

• Independent compliance specialists review relevant systems and controls.
• Regular assessments support ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Operational controls are designed to support the protection of client funds.

Additional Protection

GC Partners maintains insurance arrangements designed to provide additional protection against certain operational and business risks.