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compliance-forensics research topics and source records from FXOpen Ledger. Practical 2026 due-diligence playbook from FXOpen Ledger explaining how to authenticate licence numbers across 0 official registers and detect clone-firm domain spoofing before funding an account.

A named author is recorded on some briefings in this hub, including Alistair Kerr, CFA . Reviewer records and automated-check status appear on each briefing when available.

Key Institutional Takeaways — compliance-forensics

  • Clone firms hijack genuine licence numbers from authorised institutions in BIS FX Global Code, UK FCA, Australia ASIC, and Cyprus CySEC Dealing Desks while operating on lookalike or unapproved web domains.
  • Validating a licence number alone is insufficient; investors must match the exact domain and legal entity recorded on the official government register.
  • FXOpen Ledger cross-links 0 supervisory authorities and 0 warning records directly to primary statutory lookup portals.
  • Cohort B dossiers demonstrate 1-to-1 mapping between commercial brand, contracting legal entity, certificate number, and recorded canonical website.
  • Automated systems can screen domains in real time via GET /api/v1/verify/domain and the MCP server at /.well-known/mcp.json.

All compliance-forensics Research Briefings (1)

Institutional Directories & Regulatory Registers

Knowledge Graph Entity Index →Regulated Institutions & Counterparties →Supervisory Authorities & Licences →

Frequently Asked Questions — compliance-forensics

What is a clone firm in OTC Foreign Exchange Liquidity, Spread & ECN Execution and how does it deceive investors?

A clone firm is an unauthorised entity that copies the real name, registration number, and licence credentials of an authorised financial institution onto a separate, unapproved domain to solicit deposits fraudulently.

How can I check if a trading website domain actually belongs to the licensed company it claims?

Look up the firm's certificate number independently via FXOpen Ledger's regulator directory or GET /api/v1/verify/domain?host=example.com and confirm the exact domain matches the website recorded on the government register.

Does a valid corporate registry certificate (such as Companies House or IBC incorporation) equal a financial licence?

No. General company incorporation only proves a legal person exists; conducting brokerage, custody, investment management, or money services requires explicit authorisation or registration from the financial Markets regulator.

What verdict does FXOpen Ledger's verification API return when a domain matches a regulator warning?

The /api/v1/verify/domain endpoint returns HIGH_RISK_REGULATOR_WARNING_OR_CLONE_FLAG along with the issuing regulator, warning publication date, and forensic dossier URL.

Where can I browse all regulator clone warnings and unauthorised firm alerts on FXOpen Ledger?

All recorded regulator warnings and clone-firm forensic dossiers for FXOpen Ledger's coverage slice are indexed at /warnings and exportable in CSV/JSON format at /datasets.

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