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GermanyBrokers on this page are regulated by BaFin, Germany's Tier 1 financial authority responsible for supervising financial services providers. BaFin imposes strict requirements on brokers, including mandatory segregation of client funds from company assets. Retail traders face a leverage cap of 1:30 on major forex pairs, in line with EU regulations. BaFin authorisation is also a gateway for brokers to offer services throughout the European Economic Area via passporting rights.
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Check a broker’s licence status directly on the BaFin register.
IG stands out in the UK stocks market for combining real share dealing, a Stocks & Shares ISA, listed options trading, and bonds, giving active investors a full-service, multi-asset account that most app-based platforms cannot match.
DEGIRO offers some of Europe's lowest stock commissions with access to 50+ exchanges. It lacks an ISA or SIPP wrapper, making it less suitable for UK tax-efficient investing, but excellent for low-cost international exposure.
CMC Markets offers a broad range of share CFDs on 10,000+ stocks across major global exchanges via its Next Generation platform, an FCA-regulated CFD route to equity exposure without real share ownership.
BaFin is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 5 stock 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. 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 investors.
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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