Broker & Execution

Regulated Broker

A regulated broker is a financial services company that is licensed and supervised by one or more official regulatory authorities. Regulation requires brokers to meet capital requirements, segregate client funds, submit to regular audits, and follow fair trading practices. Trading with a regulated broker provides legal protection, fund security, and recourse in case of disputes. Key regulators include the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), and FSC (Mauritius).

Example

GCC Brokers is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius and holds a UAE SCA Category 5 license. This means client funds are held in segregated accounts, the company is subject to compliance audits, and traders have regulatory recourse if needed.