Expert education to help you navigate the forex market, from choosing your first broker to understanding cross-border regulation.
India's forex regulatory framework is unique: SEBI oversees currency derivatives on recognised exchanges, while the RBI restricts leveraged forex trading for residents under FEMA. Understanding the boundaries is essential before you trade.
Nigeria is Africa's largest retail forex market by trader count, yet most Nigerian traders use offshore brokers not licensed by the SEC or CBN. Understanding the legal landscape and how to assess broker safety is essential before you trade.
The SEC Philippines and BSP jointly oversee financial services, but most retail forex brokers serving Filipino traders operate under offshore licences. Knowing which rules apply - and what protections you actually have - is critical before depositing.
Belgium's FSMA enforces some of the EU's strictest CFD marketing restrictions for retail clients, on top of the standard MiFID II protections: 30:1 leverage caps, mandatory negative balance protection, and up to €20,000 in investor compensation. Here is what Belgian traders need to know before choosing a broker.
A no-nonsense framework for choosing a forex broker - regulation, costs, execution, platform, and the small print that matters.
Understand the execution model behind your forex broker - and which model is best for your trading style.
UAE traders face two separate regulatory frameworks - the DFSA in the DIFC free zone and the SCA (now CMA) for the rest of the mainland. Here is what each regulator covers and how to choose a broker that fits your situation.
Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) operates one of Asia's most rigorous retail forex frameworks. This guide explains the Capital Markets Services licence, client protections, and what Singapore traders should verify before choosing a broker.
Canada has no single national forex regulator - oversight is split across ten provincial authorities and CIRO, the national self-regulatory body. Understanding which rules apply to you, and what CIRO membership means for client protection, is the first step before choosing a broker.
German traders are protected by BaFin and the EU's MiFID II framework - 30:1 leverage caps on major pairs, mandatory negative balance protection, and up to €20,000 in investor compensation. Here is what that means before you deposit.
The FSCA is Africa's most respected retail forex regulator - but leverage limits, client money rules, and what the ODP licence really means differ significantly from EU or UK standards. Here is what South African traders need to know.
Malaysia has two separate regulatory bodies for forex - the Securities Commission for capital markets and Bank Negara Malaysia for currency regulation. Many Malaysian traders use LFSA-licensed offshore brokers. Here is how to navigate the framework safely.
Understand what forex leverage really means, how it differs by jurisdiction, and how to choose a sensible level.
Decode the headline spread, commission, swap and inactivity fees brokers charge - and how to compare them apples-to-apples.
What each major forex regulator actually requires from brokers, and what protections retail clients receive.
Japan's JFSA runs one of the world's strictest retail forex regimes: a 25:1 leverage cap, mandatory segregation of client funds, and a compensation fund covering up to ¥10 million per account. Here is what traders in the world's largest retail FX market need to know.
MT4 still dominates retail forex, but MT5 has technical advantages. Here is when each makes sense.
Demo accounts are free but not consequence-free. Here is how to use one productively before depositing real money.
Red flags that separate legitimate brokers from offshore boiler-room operations targeting retail traders.
FCA-regulated brokers give UK traders the strongest retail protections available - FSCS compensation up to £85,000, mandatory negative balance protection, and 30:1 leverage caps. Here is what that means in practice before you deposit.
ASIC's 2021 rule changes brought Australian retail forex protections in line with FCA and ESMA standards - 30:1 leverage caps, client money segregation, and negative balance protection. Here is what Australian traders need to know before choosing a broker.
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