List of Broker with FINMA Regulation

Switzerland is considered an ideal destination for forex trading due to its strong regulatory framework. The country is home to the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), which serves as the regulatory authority overseeing forex trading. 

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When it comes to online trading regulation, the ambiguity of laws in Nigeria contrasts with other African countries that have already implemented regulations. For example, South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Kenya's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) have already regulated online forex brokers in their countries. Furthermore, South Africa has even established rules for forex trading taxation.

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The foreign exchange transaction activity in the offline market is supported by law. Some of these include the Central Bank of Nigeria Act of 1958, the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 1995, the Exchange Control Act of 1962, the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2007, and the Investments and Securities Act of 2007.

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African countries are forex-friendly, but naturally, there are minor restrictions from the government. Forex brokers must hold a license before running their business in any of these countries. The status of forex trading in these countries is still unclear; it is not yet legalized but not against the law.

The South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), previously known as Financial Services Board (FSB), is one of the most well-known forex regulatory bodies.

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