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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is an EU-passportable regulator. As an EU member state, CySEC-regulated firms may passport into other EEA countries. The Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covers eligible clients up to €20,000.
Visit cysec.gov.cy and check the list of authorised CIF (Cyprus Investment Firms). Search by broker name to verify their licence status and authorised services.
CySEC-licensed brokers can operate across the EU/EEA under MiFID II passporting rules. They must follow leverage restrictions (1:30 retail), provide negative balance protection, and contribute to the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF).
CySEC regulation provides EU-level MiFID II protections. However, retail traders outside the EU may be served by a less regulated offshore entity of the same brand.
CySEC licences apply within the EU/EEA under MiFID II. For clients outside the EU, including UAE and GCC clients, brokers may serve them through a separate entity or on a cross-border basis, depending on the broker's structure.
The Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covers eligible retail clients of CySEC-regulated firms up to €20,000 in the event the firm becomes insolvent and cannot meet its obligations.
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