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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the conduct of around 45,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK. FCA authorisation is widely considered a global gold standard for retail broker regulation.
Visit register.fca.org.uk and search for the broker by firm name or FRN (Firm Reference Number). Ensure the status shows 'Authorised' and that the firm is permitted to conduct investment activities.
FCA-regulated brokers must segregate client funds, comply with leverage limits (max 1:30 for retail clients on major forex pairs), and provide negative balance protection. Retail clients are also covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000.
FCA-regulated retail clients benefit from £85,000 FSCS protection and negative balance protection under ESMA-aligned rules.
An FCA licence primarily allows a firm to operate in the UK. Brokers with FCA licences can often accept UAE clients under cross-border rules, but this should be verified directly with the broker.
The FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) protects eligible UK retail clients up to £85,000. Protection for UAE-based traders depends on their account type and the terms set by the broker.
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