Regulators
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, DFSA and the rest — what each licence actually covers, and how to check one on the public register.
FCA Regulation: What It Means When a Broker Is FCA-Regulated
What FCA regulation obliges a broker to do: CASS segregation, £85,000 FSCS cover, 30:1 leverage caps, plus how to verify an FRN and spot clone-firm scams.
CySEC Regulated Brokers: What the Licence Really Protects
What CySEC regulation really protects: the €20,000 ICF limit, 30:1 leverage caps, step-by-step licence verification, enforcement record and the offshore trap.
ASIC Regulation Explained: What the Licence Really Protects
What ASIC regulation actually guarantees a CFD trader: client money rules, leverage caps, the narrow CSLR, and how to verify an AFSL before you deposit.
DFSA Regulation: What Dubai’s DIFC Licence Really Covers
What DFSA regulation actually covers: DIFC-only scope, Retail endorsement checks in the Public Register, client money rules, and the compensation gap.
CFTC and NFA Regulated Brokers: How US Forex Oversight Works
How the CFTC and NFA regulate US forex brokers: leverage caps, the shrinking RFED list, NFA BASIC checks, protections and offshore risks. Verified July 2026.
FSCA Regulated Brokers: What South Africa’s Licence Really Covers
What FSCA regulation actually protects: FSP and ODP licences, no compensation scheme, no leverage caps, and how to verify a broker’s FSP number step by step.