International Organization of Securities Commission has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: www.iosc-us.com.
Do not use International Organization of Securities Commission for anything serious. I used them for over three years for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: No hidden fees|Easy to use platform|Transparent fees|Regular platform improvements
Cons: Research section could be deeper
International Organization of Securities Commission advertises low fees but once you dig into the fine print, there are numerous charges that add up quickly. Inactivity fees, withdrawal fees, currency conversion fees - it all eats into your returns. I wish I had read the terms more carefully.
Pros: Fast execution|Real-time alerts|Market news feed|Responsive team
Cons: Email notifications too frequent
I lost a significant amount because International Organization of Securities Commission 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: Educational resources|Competitive fees
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators
The hidden fees at International Organization of Securities Commission are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: No hidden fees|Economic calendar|Dedicated account manager|Helpful community forum
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists|Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days
I gave International Organization of Securities Commission a fair chance. After for about eight months 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: Dedicated account manager|Social trading features|Personal attention|Dividend tracking
Cons: None so far
I had a dispute with International Organization of Securities Commission and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Transparent fees|Good mobile app|Instant funding|Quick verification
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated|No live chat on mobile
The only good thing about International Organization of Securities Commission is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them after reading several online reviews. They are regulated in a jurisdiction with weak consumer protection. When things went wrong I had nowhere to turn. Stick to well-regulated brokers.
Pros: Helpful community forum|Segregated accounts
Cons: No fractional shares
The reporting at International Organization of Securities Commission is laughably bad. Tax documents are inaccurate, transaction histories have gaps, and trying to export data for your accountant is a nightmare. For a financial platform, getting the numbers right should be the bare minimum.
Pros: Regular updates|Risk management tools|Good mobile app
Cons: Cannot customize dashboard fully
International Organization of Securities Commission had an outage that lasted several hours during a major market event. Not only did they fail to prevent it, but they also failed to communicate what was happening. We were left in the dark while our investments were at risk.
Pros: Quick verification|Copy trading available
Cons: Limited ETF selection|No live chat on mobile