Stock Brokers by Country
Not all brokers are available everywhere. Local regulations determine which brokers are permitted to operate in your region. Browse by country to find licensed stock brokers available where you trade, and check the regulatory status before opening an account.
Europe
Strict regulatory frameworks under ESMA, FCA, and CySEC make Europe one of the most protected regions for retail stock investors.
Most brokers available in
Germany
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
FranceGermany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vatican CityNorth America
The US SEC and FINRA enforce some of the toughest rules globally. Canada's IIROC also provides robust investor protections.
Most brokers available in
Canada
Latin America & Caribbean
Regulation varies widely across the region. Always verify a broker's licence before depositing capital.
Most brokers available in
Brazil
Argentina
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
BoliviaBrazil
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guyana
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
US Virgin Islands
Uruguay
VenezuelaMiddle East & North Africa
The UAE's SCA and Bahrain's CBB oversee licensed stock brokers. Many platforms also offer Sharia-compliant accounts.
Most brokers available in
United Arab Emirates
Africa
South Africa's FSCA is the region's leading regulator. Many African investors also use internationally licensed brokers.
Most brokers available in
South Africa
Botswana
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Réunion
Senegal
SeychellesSouth Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
ZimbabweEast Asia
Japan's FSA and Hong Kong's SFC operate strict regulatory regimes. Both jurisdictions offer strong investor protections.
Most brokers available in
Hong Kong
Southeast Asia
Singapore's MAS sets the regional standard. Malaysia's SC and Thailand's SEC also provide solid regulatory frameworks.
Most brokers available in
Malaysia
South & Central Asia
India's SEBI regulates domestic brokers tightly. International brokers with multi-jurisdiction licences are also popular.
Most brokers available in
India
Oceania
Australia's ASIC is a globally recognised Tier 1 regulator. New Zealand's FMA provides a well-regarded alternative.
Most brokers available in
Australia
