This Regulatory and Licensing Disclosure (the “Disclosure”) is issued by Kohle Capital Markets Limited (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) in relation to digital services, platforms, and applications operated under the KCM Trade brand (the “Services”).
This Disclosure is provided for transparency and to meet applicable legal, regulatory, and platform governance requirements, including those applicable to mobile application distribution platforms.
1. Corporate Information
Legal Entity Name:
Kohle Capital Markets Limited
Jurisdiction of Incorporation:
Republic of Mauritius
Date of Incorporation:
20 February 2018
Registered Office (Companies Act):
The Cyberati Lounge, C/o Credentia International Management Ltd
Ground Floor, The Catalyst, Silicon Avenue
40 Cybercity, 72201 Ebène, Republic of Mauritius
Principal Place of Business (Rental Address):
Second Floor, The Cyberati Lounge 4.0, The Catalyst
Silicon Avenue, 40 Cybercity, 72201 Ebène, Republic of Mauritius
Company Registration Number (Registrar of Companies, Mauritius):
C153797 C1/GBL
2. Regulatory Status
Kohle Capital Markets Limited is licensed and regulated in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Mauritius.
The Company holds the following authorisations issued by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC Mauritius):
| Authorisation | Licence No. | Code | Legal Basis | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Business Licence | C117022600 | FS-4.1 | Section 72(6) of the Financial Services Act 2007 | 1 March 2018 |
| Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer, Excluding Underwriting) Licence | C117022600 | SEC-2.1B | Section 29 of the Securities Act 2005; Rule 4 of the Securities (Licensing) Rules 2007; Financial Services (Consolidated Licensing and Fees) Rules 2008 | 1 March 2018 |
Copies of the licences are available on the Regulatory Documents page.
3. Scope of Authorised Activities
Under its regulatory authorisations, the Company is permitted to provide execution-only services in relation to financial instruments, including but not limited to:
- Contracts for Difference (CFDs)
- Foreign exchange (forex) instruments
- Derivative instruments, including options, futures, swaps, and related products
In addition to execution services, the Services include:
- Copy Trading — the ability to replicate the positions of other traders via third-party infrastructure. Copy trading is provided on an execution-only basis and does not constitute investment advice or portfolio management.
- Market Signals and Analysis — market signals and analysis tools provided for informational purposes only and not constituting personal recommendations or investment advice.
- Financial Education Content — educational materials provided for informational purposes only.
Services are provided on an execution-only basis. The Company does not provide investment advice, portfolio management, or discretionary trading services unless expressly stated otherwise in applicable contractual documentation.
4. Role of the Company in Transactions
In connection with certain transactions, the Company may act as principal or counterparty to client trades. In this capacity, the Company acts as market maker and takes the opposite side of client positions. This structure may give rise to a potential conflict of interest between the interests of the Company and those of its clients.
The Company manages such conflicts of interest through its internal policies, which are maintained in accordance with its obligations as a licensed Investment Dealer under the Securities Act 2005 (Mauritius) and applicable FSC Mauritius guidelines. The Company is required to act fairly and in the best interests of its clients in connection with the execution of orders, as further described in the Company’s Order Execution Policy and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
Prices may be derived from third-party liquidity providers, and execution may be subject to market conditions, including slippage, re-quotes, and partial fills, as further described in the Company’s Order Execution Policy and Terms of Service.
5. Jurisdictional Scope and Restrictions
The Company’s Business Plan, as approved by the FSC and as amended by Written Resolutions of Directors dated 2 May 2024, designates a global client base across a broad range of jurisdictions, including but not limited to jurisdictions in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
The Company may onboard clients from any jurisdiction, subject to:
- Compliance with applicable licensing conditions imposed by the FSC
- Completion of client due diligence and, where required, enhanced due diligence measures
- Compliance with applicable local laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory restrictions
- Applicable sanctions screening obligations
Notwithstanding the above, the Company does not offer or solicit services to residents of the following jurisdictions:
- United States of America (including US persons and entities under CFTC / NFA jurisdiction)
- Canada (including Canadian persons subject to provincial securities regulation)
- Japan (under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act)
- North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Sudan (sanctioned jurisdictions under applicable international sanctions regimes)
This list is not exhaustive. The availability of the Services may additionally be restricted in other jurisdictions due to evolving legal or regulatory requirements. The Company reserves the right to restrict access from any jurisdiction at any time without notice.
Users are responsible for ensuring that their access to and use of the Services complies with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction-specific legal opinions confirming the Company’s regulatory position in certain markets are available on the Regulatory Documents page.
6. Related Entity — Australian Services
Residents and eligible investors in Australia are served by a separate related entity operating under the KCM Trade Plus brand:
Kohle Capital Markets Pty Ltd (ABN: 26 612 429 553) — AFSL No. 489437, regulated by ASIC, registered at Level 2, 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
This entity is legally separate from Kohle Capital Markets Limited and operates under its own licence, client agreements, and disclosure documents. This Disclosure applies solely to Kohle Capital Markets Limited (Mauritius).
For full details, refer to the dedicated Australian Entity — KCM Trade Plus page and the AFSL document on the Regulatory Documents page.
7. Risk Warning
Trading in leveraged financial instruments involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Users may sustain losses in excess of their initial deposits. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Users should carefully consider their financial circumstances and risk tolerance before engaging in trading activities.
8. Relationship with Digital Distribution Platforms
The Services may be made available through websites, mobile applications, and third-party digital distribution platforms, including mobile application stores.
The availability of the Services on such platforms does not constitute endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the platform operator.
Platform operators are not responsible for the Services, the content of the Services, or the Company’s regulatory status.
9. No Regulatory Advice or Guarantee
Nothing in this Disclosure shall be construed as:
- A representation that the Services are suitable for any particular user
- Investment, legal, or regulatory advice
- A guarantee of regulatory approval in any jurisdiction
Users should seek independent professional advice where appropriate.
10. Independent Licence Verification
Clients, counterparties, and regulators may independently verify the Company’s regulatory status directly on the official regulator websites.
FSC Mauritius — Kohle Capital Markets Limited
Register of Licensees: fscmauritius.org
- Go to https://www.fscmauritius.org
- On the top navigation bar, click Register of Licensees
- In the Name field, type Kohle Capital Markets Limited and click Submit
- The result will show: Kohle Capital Markets Limited — Licence No. C117022600 — Type of Licence: SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer excluding Underwriting)
ASIC — Kohle Capital Markets Pty Ltd (Australia)
ASIC Professional Registers: asic.gov.au
- Go to https://www.asic.gov.au
- Under Search ASIC registers, select Professional Registers
- In the search field, type 489437 and click Search
- Find and click KOHLE CAPITAL MARKETS PTY LTD in the results
- The record will show: AFSL No. 489437 — Status: Current — ABN: 26 612 429 553 — Principal place of business: L 2 673 Bourke St Melbourne VIC 3000
11. Amendments
The Company may amend this Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Regulatory status or authorisations
- Applicable laws or regulatory guidance
- Business operations or service offerings
Any amendments shall take effect upon publication, as indicated by the updated Last Updated date.
12. Contact Information
For enquiries relating to regulatory or licensing matters, please contact:
Kohle Capital Markets Limited
Email: CS@kcmtrade.com
Website: https://www.kcmtrade.com
This Disclosure forms part of the Company’s legal and compliance documentation and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Terms of Service, Risk Disclosure, Privacy Policy, and other applicable policies.