I’ve been digging into Swissquote because safety is my top priority before funding any broker. I read their public disclosures and tried to verify the regulator reference on the regulator site. I also asked support directly about client fund segregation and requested a copy of their latest audited accounts. After that I did a small deposit and a withdrawal test to see the real timings and support responsiveness.
Has anyone else done similar checks and found things that gave them pause? What exact proof did you ask for before you felt comfortable funding a larger amount?
Regulation looks solid but always check account segregation
Start by confirming the regulator listed on their site against the regulator’s own database. Ask the broker for proof of client fund segregation and read recent audited accounts. Search for enforcement actions or repeat withdrawal complaints. Do a small deposit then withdraw to test the process. Measure execution and slippage for a few trades. If any answers are vague step back and avoid large funding until you get clear documentation.
My checklist is simple. Verify registration on the regulator site. Download the latest annual report to confirm capital and auditors. Confirm whether client funds are held in segregated accounts and which custodian is used. Check for negative media or regulator enforcement. Open a small live account and perform a full withdrawal test. Keep records of all communications and timestamps in case of dispute.
I asked support about fund segregation and they answered clearly.
Still I did a small deposit and withdrawal test. That made me more comfortable.
Read the regulator page and then post what you found here.
Other members can point out issues you missed.
I checked regulator registration and did a withdrawal test. Took a couple business days and support replied.
I treated Swissquote like any large broker. First I verified FINMA registration and read their annual report.
Then I funded a small amount and withdrew to confirm timelines. That test revealed their actual process and response time. Keep documentation of every step.
If you trade larger sizes get a bank transfer withdrawal proof.
Also monitor execution over several sessions before committing bigger funds.