Purpose

The Hong Kong, China foreign exchange market developed into an international forex market after the 1970s. As one of the world's major forex trading hubs, it features flexible trading hours and a diverse range of trading products. To help investors or practitioners gain a more comprehensive understanding of forex brokers in this region, an on-site inspection team conducted field visits in Hong Kong, China.

Process

The on-site inspection team visited the forex broker Athenaplace Finance Ltd in Hong Kong, China as planned. According to public information, its office address is Shop 8, 11/F, Wang Fai Industrial Building, 29 Liu Hop Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

A professional and experienced on-site inspection team, driven by a sense of mission to rigorously safeguard investors' interests, meticulously planned and traveled to Hong Kong, China, to conduct an on-site verification of the dealer Athenaplace Finance Ltd reportedly located at Shop 8, 11/F, Wang Fai Industrial Building, 29 Liu Hop Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

The inspection personnel successfully arrived at the Mong Kok Industrial Building, located at 29 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon. The surrounding environment is average, with a relatively weak commercial atmosphere. No company signage or related information was found on the exterior of the building.

The surveyor entered the building lobby and explained their purpose to the security personnel. After communication, they obtained permission to enter. The directory inside the building did not contain any information about the 11th floor.

The field investigator attempted to go to the target floor, the 11th floor, but found no button for the 11th floor in the elevator. Upon inquiring with the security guard, it was learned that the floor was not open, and the guard stated that there was no company named Athenaplace Finance Ltd in the building. Since access to the floor was impossible, the investigator could not enter the interior, nor could they take photos of the reception area or its logo.

Through the public areas of the building, the inspectors were unable to observe the internal environment of the company. Overall, the actual situation of this broker does not match its claimed positioning.

Therefore, after on-site verification, it is confirmed that the dealer Athenaplace Finance Ltd does not exist at the above address.

Conclusion

The on-site investigator visited the forex broker Athenaplace Finance Ltd in Hong Kong, China as planned, but could not find any information such as the company name of the broker at its publicly displayed business address, indicating that the broker does not have a genuine business location. Investors are advised to make their choices after comprehensive consideration.

Disclaimer

The above content and views are for reference only and should not be considered as the final basis for decision-making.