Risk Warning:CFD trading involves significant risk of loss. This is not investment advice.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) regulates financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It is the primary Tier-1 regulator for professional and retail CFD brokers operating in the UAE.
Visit the DFSA Public Register at dfsa.ae/regulated-entities. Search by firm name or reference number. Verify the license status shows 'Authorised' and check permitted activities match the services offered.
DFSA licences are specific to the DIFC free zone. Brokers with DFSA licences can operate legally within the DIFC. The DFSA maintains strict client money protections and requires segregated accounts.
DFSA-regulated firms operate under UAE law within DIFC. Retail client protections apply including negative balance protection and leverage caps.
A DFSA licence authorises a firm to conduct financial services within the DIFC free zone. For services outside the DIFC, firms may need additional licences from the SCA or other UAE authorities.
Visit dfsa.ae and use the public register to search for the broker by name or authorisation number. Check that the status shows 'Authorised' and that CFD or forex trading is listed under permitted activities.
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