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Regulated Forex Brokers

Compare brokers by regulatory status and investor protection. Focus on safety and compliance when researching trading platforms.

FCA RegulatedASIC RegulatedNFA/CFTC Regulated

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Brokers with Top-Tier Regulation

BrokerRegulatorsFoundedUS ClientsUK ClientsInvestor Protection
IG
IG
FCA (UK)ASIC (AU)BaFin (DE)+1
1974Up to £85,000 (UK)View Details
OANDA
OANDA
NFA/CFTC (US)FCA (UK)IIROC (CA)+1
1996£85,000 (UK FSCS) / CAD 1M (Canada CIPF)View Details
Pepperstone
Pepperstone
FCA (UK)ASIC (AU)CySEC (CY)+1
2010Up to £85,000 (UK)View Details
CMC Markets
CMC Markets
FCA (UK)ASIC (AU)BaFin (DE)+1
1989Up to £85,000 (UK)View Details
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers
SEC/FINRA (US)FCA (UK)ASIC (AU)+1
1978Up to $500,000 (US)View Details
Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank
FCA (UK)ASIC (AU)MAS (SG)+1
1992Up to £85,000 (UK)View Details

Regulatory status and compensation cover depend on the entity serving your account. We list the strongest documented protection available for each broker above.

Understanding Broker Regulation

What is Tier-1 Regulation?

Tier-1 regulators are financial authorities in major economies that enforce strict rules for broker operations, including capital requirements, client fund segregation, and investor compensation schemes.

Key Tier-1 Regulators

  • FCA (UK) - Financial Conduct Authority, up to £85,000 protection
  • ASIC (AU) - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • NFA/CFTC (US) - National Futures Association / Commodity Futures Trading Commission
  • BaFin (DE) - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Germany)
  • MAS (SG) - Monetary Authority of Singapore
Important: Regulation alone does not guarantee safety. Always research a broker thoroughly before opening an account.