Security & Regulation

At Bondford, transparency and trust are at the core of how we operate. We want our clients to fully understand the secure framework in which their financial services are delivered — including who is responsible for what, and how their funds and data are protected.

Our Role:

Bondford Markets Ltd operates as an Introducing Broker, under the regulatory umbrella of several fully authorised and licensed financial institutions.

We are responsible for all front-office activities, including sales, dealing, and client relationship management. This means we act as your primary point of contact and provide the interface through which you access tailored financial solutions.

The underlying regulated services — such as e-money issuance, payment processing, foreign exchange execution, and safeguarding of funds — are provided by our authorised EMI or payment institution partners, with whom you enter into a direct contractual relationship. Bondford Markets Ltd does not provide these regulated services and is not a counterparty to any transaction.

What This Means for You:

• Bondford is your trusted interface: We guide you through your financial journey, delivering personalised support and market expertise.

• Our partners handle regulated activities: Licensed institutions ensure your funds are safeguarded and all services comply with financial regulations.

• You benefit from the best of both worlds: The expertise and responsiveness of Bondford, paired with the security and oversight of Tier 1, regulated financial service providers.

This model allows you to access sophisticated, compliant financial services through a single, streamlined relationship.

Safeguarding Disclosure:

When funds are posted to your account, in line with regulatory requirements, the regulated payment/e-money institutions who we work with [ALT21, Equals Connect, GC Partners and iBanFirst] safeguard your funds.

This means that the funds shown in your payment account or e-wallet are held at reputable banks or covered by an insurance policy, and most importantly, are protected for you in the event of our partners institutions, or our [Bondford Markets Limited’s], insolvency. Our partners stop safeguarding your funds when the money has been paid out of your account to your beneficiary’s account. If you require a breakdown of the exact amounts of funds you have safeguarded at each of our e-money/payments partners, please do not hesitate to contact us.