1. Direct Judgment: Misuse of ORIX Group Name, St. Lucia Registration Number Lacks Forex License
Orix Markets Ltd operates under orixmarkets.com, claiming to offer forex, cryptocurrency, indices, commodities, and stock trading, advertising "institutional-grade execution," "ultra-low spreads," and segregated client accounts.[1][2][3]
The company name Orix Markets Ltd is highly similar to Japan's ORIX Corporation, a well-known financial group established in 1964. ORIX Group has issued a warning: unknown parties are using its name, logo, and reputation for investment scams.[9] Orix Markets Ltd does not appear on the list of ORIX Group's international subsidiaries.[10]
The St. Lucia FSRA issued a warning on January 8, 2026: Forex business is not licensed in St. Lucia, and documents claiming registration, licensing, or association with the FSRA are "false and misleading."[7]
2. Domain Registered in April 2026, Less Than Three Months Old
WHOIS shows orixmarkets.com was registered on April 10, 2026, less than three months as of July 6, 2026.[5] The website footer displays "© 2026 Orix Markets Ltd".[2]
A new domain does not automatically prove fraud, but combined with the lack of a financial license, opaque management, no supporting institutional statements, and unauthorized offshore company registration, it becomes a significant risk factor.
3. No Regulatory License, No Named Management, No Custodian Bank Information
Orix Markets Ltd has not disclosed any verifiable broker licenses from FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, etc.[1][2]
No identified founders, CEO, compliance officer, company directors, beneficial owners, or senior investment professionals, only using generic phrases like "our team."[4]
The segregated client funds statement does not specify the bank or custodian holding client funds, nor has it published audit confirmations or client fund policies.[2]
The phone number +64 7 808 4066 belongs to New Zealand (+64), creating a cross-border mismatch with the St. Lucia address.[4]
4. What to Do If You Have Already Deposited Funds
Immediately stop adding any funds.
Do not pay any further "taxes," "verification fees," "insurance," or "withdrawal release fees."
Retain: account records, deposit confirmations, wallet addresses, blockchain transaction hashes, bank details, emails, chat logs, phone numbers, and withdrawal messages.
Reporting channels: immediately contact your bank, card issuer, or cryptocurrency exchange.[14]
Do not trust anyone who contacts you offering "fund recovery", as this is a secondary scam.[14]
5. Final Conclusion: Misuse of ORIX Group Name, Domain Registered in April 2026, St. Lucia Registration Number Lacks Forex License
Orix Markets Ltd should be classified as a high-risk unlicensed offshore platform:
- ❌ Misuse of the Japanese ORIX Group brand name, not listed among ORIX's international subsidiaries [9][10]
- ❌ St. Lucia FSRA explicitly states forex business is not licensed in St. Lucia[7]
- ❌ No verifiable broker licenses from FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, etc.
- ❌ Domain registered on April 10, 2026, less than three months old [5]
- ❌ No named founders, CEO, compliance officer[4]
- ❌ Segregated funds statement does not specify bank or custodian
- ❌ Phone number +64 (New Zealand) does not match St. Lucia address[4]
- ❌ No audit reports, no client fund policies, no liquidity provider information
Orix Markets Ltd misuses the ORIX Group name, the domain was registered in April 2026, and the St. Lucia FSRA explicitly states forex business is not licensed. This is not a compliant broker but a high-risk scam misusing a well-known brand name.
References
- [1] https://www.orixmarkets.com/ (2026-07-06)
- [2] https://www.orixmarkets.com/about.php (2026-07-06)
- [3] https://www.orixmarkets.com/markets.php (2026-07-06)
- [4] https://www.orixmarkets.com/contact.php (2026-07-06)
- [5] https://www.whois.com/whois/orixmarkets.com (2026-07-06)
- [7] https://fsrastlucia.org/images/20260108_Updated_WARNING_NOTICES.pdf (2026-07-06)
- [9] https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/warning1.html (2026-07-06)
- [10] https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/about/group/overseas.html (2026-07-06)
- [14] https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2023/psa230824 (2026-07-06)