Reason for this visit

The international forex market in Hong Kong has been developing since the 1970s. Due to the removal of forex control in Hong Kong since 1973, there has been a large inflow of international capital, and an increasing number of financial institutions operating forex business have mushroomed. The forex market has become more and more active, developing into an international forex market. Hong Kong forex market is an invisible market without a fixed trading venue. Traders conduct forex transactions through various modern communication facilities and computer networks. Hong Kongs geographical location and time zone conditions are similar to those of Singapore, making it very convenient to trade with other international forex markets. Participants in Hong Kong forex market are mainly commercial banks and financial companies. There are three types of forex brokers in this market: local brokers, whose business is limited to Hong Kong; international brokers who have expanded their business to the Hong Kong forex market since the 1970s; international brokers that grow locally and has expanded their business to forex markets abroad. In an attempt to help investors or practitioners gain a more comprehensive understanding of current status of forex brokers in Hong Kong, WikiFX survey team determines to pay on-site visits to local companies.

On-site visit

In this issue, the survey team went to Hong Kong, China to visit broker Eclipse as planned according to its regulatory address that 23/F, One Hennessy, 1 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

A seasoned and professional inspection team, committed to safeguarding investor interests, conducted a meticulously planned on-site verification of the prominent forex broker Eclipse in Hong Kong. The target address for this inspection was 23/F, One Hennessy, 1 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai.

The target address is situated in Wan Chai's financial and commercial district, characterized by a vibrant business atmosphere and dense pedestrian flow. The area boasts a diverse mix of retail shops, dining establishments, residential buildings, and educational institutions, highlighting its prime location. The subject building stands prominently along the main road as a modern high-rise structure, forming part of the bustling urban skyline alongside neighboring office towers. During the inspection, the team observed that the majority of building occupants were business professionals, further confirming the area's commercial nature.

The building features clear signage and maintains security personnel at its entrance, though no special access authorization was required to enter the lobby. The well-maintained lobby area provides both digital directory screens and traditional directory boards. Verification of the physical directory confirmed the listing: “23/F: ECLIPSE OPTIONS (HK) LIMITED”, matching the registered company name and providing initial validation of the address authenticity.

The team proceeded to the 23rd floor via elevator. The floor features an open-plan office layout with multiple company identifiers visible in common corridors. The target company's unit prominently displays “Eclipse TRADING” signage with a minimalist logo on its glass doors, demonstrating clear brand alignment with the registered “Eclipse” entity. The floor directory redundantly lists “ECLIPSE OPTIONS (HK) LIMITED”, reinforcing operational presence through dual verification points.

While building and floor access remained unrestricted, the company maintains a secured office space with locked glass doors. No reception area was visible, nor did staff initiate contact. The team refrained from attempting unauthorized entry, thus preventing documentation of internal office layouts or reception branding. Preliminary visual assessment through glass partitions revealed minimalist interior design with basic office infrastructure, though restricted sightlines prevented evaluation of workstation quantities or spatial configuration.

Through the on-site investigation, it is confirmed that Eclipse has a physical presence at the location.

Conclusion

The survey team went to Hong Kong, China to visit broker Eclipse as scheduled, and found the company at its regulatory address. It denotes that the broker has a physical business office at the place. Meanwhile, investors are advised to make a well-considered decision following much deliberation.

Disclaimer

The content is for informational purpose only, and shall not be taken as a final order for making a choice.