Regulations

Checking a broker's license is actually easy. First, find out what license they have, then just head over to the regulator's website to verify it.

Offshore regulators are financial regulatory agencies that operate from offshore financial centers, also known as tax haven countries.

CySEC is a well-known regulatory agency among forex brokers. Let's explore what is it and what it means to trade in CySEC-regulated brokers.

Forex regulations can be found almost anywhere in the world, but these 5 areas attract most brokers for their distinctive qualities. What are the implications for traders?

Trading in an offshore broker lets you invest in a country other than your own. But, is it really worth the risk? Should you trade in an offshore broker?

Although offshore trading comes with its sketchy reputation, their regulation offers a lot of benefits and flexibility required to improve your trading potential.

In 2009, the NFA adopted a FIFO rule, which then affects the whole forex trading industry in the US. So, what is the FIFO rule and how does it work?

The UK has the FCA, the PRA, and the FPC as the centers of financial regulation in the UK. What are they and how do they distribute their roles?

Since 2018, ESMA has imposed new rules that lead to brokers offering different services for retail and professional traders. Read further to find out the differences between the two.

The US has the CFTC and SEC as regulatory agencies. How are they different? Why does the forex market fall under the CFTC and not SEC?