FCA
United Kingdom · Tier 1 authority
17 records cite this authorityT1 supervision tier
What it actually protects
Segregated client funds and FSCS compensation up to £85,000 if an authorised firm fails. Strict conduct and leverage rules (1:30 max for retail majors).
How to verify a broker's licence
Search the firm name AND the reference number on the FCA Register. Confirm the permissions match forex/CFD dealing, and that the contact details on the register match the website.
What this authority publishes
Search the firm name and the reference number. If the contact details on the register do not match the website, stop.
What the FCA pages we check look like
Captured from FCA's own site. Each caption links straight to the live page — run the search there rather than trusting any figure reproduced here.
Records on this register citing FCA
| Status | ID | Entity | Reference | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verified | BW-1001 | Pepperstone | 684312 | Active |
| Verified | BW-1004 | OANDA | 542574 | Active |
| Verified | BW-1005 | FOREX.com | 113942 | Active |
| Verified | BW-1006 | FxPro | 509956 | Active |
| Verified | BW-1007 | eToro | 583263 | Active |
| Caution | BW-1008 | Exness | 730729 | Active |
| Verified | BW-1010 | Plus500 | 509909 | Active |
| Danger | BW-2001 | New World XM | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2002 | ultimatefluxpro.com | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2003 | intglobalcu.com | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2004 | admin.aegionmountain.com | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2005 | asset-finnans.com | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2006 | Goldcapitalinvestment | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2007 | www.moravialimited.com | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2008 | Cmglobalmarket | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2009 | UNIQUEMF | — | Not authorised |
| Danger | BW-2010 | FORTICRYPTO | — | Not authorised |