Hantec Market Review
1. Overview
Established in Hong Kong in 1990, Hantec Group has grown into a prominent CFD broker with a mission to provide multinational brokerage services. It was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2000, and a rapid expansion phase began with the opening of a London branch in 2010.
In 2020, Hantech Group was reorganized into two business divisions to provide better services to the global market.
- western divisionBased in London: Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius.
- Eastern DivisionHeadquartered in Hong Kong: The division is regulated by ASIC in Australia, FMA in New Zealand, FSA in Japan and CGSE in Hong Kong.
The broker is famous for its user-friendly platforms, especially MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). One of Hantec Markets’ standout features is its Multi-Account Manager (MAM) platform, ideal for professional traders or regulated asset managers. You can manage multiple MetaTrader accounts from a single interface, ensuring a fast, stable and fluid trading experience.
Hantec offers major institutional and retail services through two main account types:
- Cent Account: Targeted at new traders with low minimum deposit requirements,
- Standard account: It offers more features including copy trading, lower spreads, more asset classes, and more.
Hantec Markets’ prices are competitive and feature low spreads starting from 0.1 pips for some currency pairs. The broker’s fee structure is transparent, meaning there are no deposit fees. However, withdrawal fees may apply depending on the trader’s activity level. There are no commission fees for trading, except for indices. We charge a swap fee for positions held overnight and a 0.6% currency conversion fee if your deposit currency is different from your account currency.
Hantec supports a variety of funding methods, including credit/debit cards, e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller.
Hantec Markets’ services cater to customers around the world, but the service is not available in all regions, including the United States, Belgium, and Russia. Additionally, those new to trading may find Hantec Markets’ educational resources somewhat limited compared to other brokers.