The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued a notice regarding the website SageMaster.io.
We would like to clarify that SageMaster is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, not a trading or investment platform. The platform was created to help users learn about market behaviour, strategy design, and financial literacy through simulated tools. Any live trading, if a user chooses to initiate it, occurs only on third-party, licensed exchanges or brokerages chosen and controlled by the user; SageMaster itself does not execute orders or handle client assets.
SageMaster does not handle client funds, execute trades, or provide investment advice. Its focus has always been on education, analysis and responsible learning within a transparent environment.
We fully respect the role of regulators in safeguarding the public and are in active contact with the FMA to ensure the platform’s purpose is clearly understood. Any adjustments required to reinforce compliance and prevent misunderstanding are being made immediately.
Nature of the Platform
SageMaster operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides analytical and educational tools to help users understand markets and trading principles in a non-custodial, non-financial environment. It is not a broker, exchange, or financial intermediary, and it has never executed or facilitated trades on behalf of its users. SageMaster does not bring together buyers and sellers, perform order-matching, or operate a marketplace for securities or crypto; in other words, it does not offer “order execution” within the meaning of Section 3(2)(6) WAG 2018.
The platform’s functionality centres on AI-driven data analysis, strategy simulation and risk education. Users can explore different market scenarios, test strategies, and improve decision-making skills.
How SageMaster Operates
- No execution or order handling:
- The system does not process, route, or execute trades and it DOES NOT act as an intermediary between market participants or offer an “order execution” service.
- No custody or client assets:
- SageMaster DOES NOT hold, move, or manage any user funds. Users retain full control of their own exchange or brokerage accounts. Connections use user-controlled API keys that can be read-only or grant limited trading permissions and typically do not allow withdrawals; users can revoke access at any time.
- Optional integrations:
- When connected via API, the platform simply allows users to view market data, performance statistics and analytical outputs in one interface. These connections DO NOT transform the platform into an exchange, custodian, or trading service.
- Educational framework:
- Every tool within SageMaster is designed to teach users how strategies work, how markets behave and how risk can be measured without any financial exposure.
Compliance and Oversight
We have always taken compliance seriously. SageMaster operates under clear internal guidelines that prohibit financial advice or profit claims. All content, whether published directly by the company or by affiliates, must reflect the platform’s educational nature.
If any third-party materials or online content have implied that SageMaster is regulated by, or authorised under, the FMA, such information was published without our approval and does not reflect the company’s position. Any content of this nature is being reviewed and removed immediately.
Our compliance team continually monitors global communications and social media activity to ensure that all representations of SageMaster remain consistent, factual and within the boundaries of relevant laws.
Ongoing Engagement with the FMA
Following the publication of the FMA notice, we have contacted the Authority directly to provide complete transparency on our operations and to share supporting documentation, including product descriptions, compliance materials and educational policies.
We welcome open dialogue and cooperation with the FMA and other regulators and we will continue to provide any information required to ensure that our activities are clearly understood and fully compliant.
Commitment to Transparency
SageMaster was built on the principles of education, empowerment and responsible learning. We remain committed to operating transparently, respecting regulatory frameworks and maintaining public trust.
For further information, please contact:
support@sagemaster.io
