Currency Hedger – Regulation

Currency Hedger is a white-label foreign exchange (FX) trading platform operated by Octalas Group Limited, Ireland, and powered by GC Partners (Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd). Security, compliance, and client protection are central to our business.

1. Security and Compliance

At GC Partners, security and compliance are of paramount importance. All transactions and operations are subject to strict regulatory oversight and robust internal controls designed to protect your funds and minimize any risks.

  • Segregated Client Accounts: All relevant funds are held in segregated client “safeguarding” accounts with global Top Tier banking partners, separate from company funds.
  • Secure Transactions: Every transaction is approved internally by multiple users and processed through secure payment systems.
  • No Speculation: GC Partners does not speculate on the currency markets or invest client money overnight.

When you enter a transaction with Currency Hedger, GC Partners enters a matching, binding trade with its bank, ensuring all client funds are fully protected and compliant with regulations.

For more details, see the FCA’s Payment Services and Electronic Money – Our Approach.

2. Regulatory Status

GC Partners is fully regulated and authorised to provide payment services under the following frameworks:

  • FCA Authorisation: Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (Firm Reference Number 504346) as an Authorised Payment Institution (API).
  • HMRC Registration: As a money services business, GC Partners is regulated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (Registration Number 12137189).

Currency Hedger, operating through Octalas Group Limited, benefits from GC Partners’ full regulatory compliance and adherence to international financial standards.

3. Independent Audits

GC Partners undergoes rigorous, independent audits annually:

  • Third-party compliance specialists review all systems, processes, and controls.
  • Audits ensure full alignment with FCA standards and best practices in financial security.
  • This independent assessment provides assurance that client funds and operations meet the highest security and regulatory standards.

4. Insurance Coverage

GC Partners maintains comprehensive insurance to protect clients and the business:

  • Professional Indemnity (PI)
  • Directors and Officers Insurance
  • Cyber Insurance

This ensures additional security for client funds and business continuity in the unlikely event of operational risks.

5. White-Label Disclosure

Currency Hedger is a white-label FX platform powered by GC Partners. While you interact with the Currency Hedger platform and branding, all trading operations, regulatory oversight, and fund safeguarding are managed by GC Partners.

6. Contact & Compliance Queries

For any regulatory, compliance, or client safeguarding questions, you can contact us at:

Octalas Group Limited – Currency Hedger
Email: support@currencyhedger.com
Website: https://currencyhedger.com
GC Partners: https://www.gcpartners.co/about/