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GermanyEach broker on this page is authorised by BaFin, the financial regulator for Germany and a Tier 1 oversight authority. BaFin imposes strict requirements on regulated firms, including the segregation of client funds from company assets and rigorous capital standards. Retail traders with BaFin-regulated brokers are subject to a maximum leverage cap of 1:30 on major currency pairs, in line with European norms. BaFin supervision provides access to brokers operating within one of the European Union's most tightly regulated financial markets.
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BaFin is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 4 forex brokers regulated by BaFin. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
BaFin is based in Germany and covers the Germany jurisdiction. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
Visit the official BaFin website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the broker's registered name or licence number to confirm its status. This is the most reliable way to check a broker's regulatory standing.
Compensation availability depends on the specific rules of BaFin in Germany. Tier 1 regulators typically operate investor compensation schemes covering a portion of client funds. Check the regulator's official guidance for current limits and eligibility criteria.
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