Highmont Group has been flagged by Autorité des marchés financiers for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". Highmont Group is not registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and is not authorized to solicit investors in Québec.
Last known city: London, United Kingdom This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: highmont-group.com.
I found this company through a friend who recommended it. Before investing, I checked various regulatory databases and found that Highmont Group has been flagged as an unauthorized entity. I informed my friend immediately. Please always verify with official sources - a quick search could save you thousands.
Cons: Flagged by Autorité des marchés financiers|Cannot verify credentials
After doing some research AFTER the fact (I know, I should have done this first), I discovered that Highmont Group is not authorized by any legitimate financial regulator. They are operating illegally. The website looks very professional but it's all a facade. Please check the regulatory warnings database before investing with ANY company.
Pros: Professional looking website
Cons: Cannot withdraw funds|Not regulated|Pressure tactics
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. Highmont Group recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Great customer service|Professional team|Social trading features
Cons: No dark mode on mobile|Limited demo account features
I requested my data from Highmont Group under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Fast support response|Instant funding
Cons: Would like more payment methods
Highmont Group has no proper customer support. The live chat is a bot. The phone number goes to a call center that cannot access your account. Email takes two weeks. When I had a real problem they were nowhere to be found.
Pros: Customizable dashboard|Multi-currency support
Cons: Minimum deposit could be lower|No dark mode on mobile
After for about three months with Highmont Group I requested to close my account and withdraw. They said I had to complete a 30-day cooling-off period. Then they said there was a minimum holding period for my last deposit. They make it as hard as possible to leave.
Pros: Competitive fees|Dividend tracking
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
The mobile app from Highmont Group is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: No hidden fees|Good analytical tools|Comprehensive tools
Cons: No fractional shares
I referred a friend to Highmont Group through a financial advisor. We both deposited. The referral bonus never arrived. Support said we did not meet the terms. When we asked which terms they pointed to a clause that was added after we signed up. Shady.
Pros: Clear documentation|Personal attention
Cons: Research section could be deeper
I gave Highmont Group a fair chance. After for just over a year of usage, I can say with confidence that there are far better options available. The interface is clunky, the fees are higher than competitors, and the customer support team seems overwhelmed or understaffed.
Pros: Multi-currency support|Dedicated account manager
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague
I closed a profitable position at Highmont Group and the profit was not credited for 5 days. Support said it was a settlement delay. When it finally arrived it was less than the amount shown on the platform. They could not explain the difference. I have moved my account.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Market news feed|Excellent charting
Cons: Limited social trading features