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Regulated Brokers
Country
United Arab EmiratesJurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Tier
Tier 1
Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
Max Leverage
1:30
Maximum retail client leverage under this jurisdiction.
Official Website
dfsa.ae
The Dubai Financial Services Authority regulates financial services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The DFSA is recognised internationally as a well-established regulator with a risk-based supervisory model.
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Check a broker's licence status directly on DFSA's public register.
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DFSA is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 8 forex brokers regulated by DFSA. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
DFSA is based in United Arab Emirates and covers the United Arab Emirates jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 regulator, it enforces strict capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and compensation schemes, making it one of the safest options for retail traders.
Visit the official DFSA 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 DFSA in United Arab Emirates. 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.