Imperial Capital has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
I joined Imperial Capital after comparing multiple platforms and from the start, things felt off. The signup process collected far more personal information than necessary, the verification took unreasonably long, and when I finally got access, the platform was nothing like what was advertised.
Pros: Clean UI|Dedicated account manager|Easy to use platform
Cons: Desktop app not available on Linux|Limited cryptocurrency options
I lost a significant amount because Imperial Capital did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Clear documentation|Stable platform|Helpful community forum
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
I was about to invest with Imperial Capital but decided to check their regulatory status first. They claim to be regulated but I could not find them on any official register. Financial Conduct Authority has actually issued a warning about this firm. Thank goodness I checked before sending any money.
Cons: Listed in warning databases|No transparency|Pressure to invest quickly