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CyprusEach broker on this page is authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), a Tier 2 financial regulator based in the European Union. CySEC requires brokers to comply with EU MiFID II standards, which include client fund segregation and negative balance protection. Retail traders with CySEC-regulated firms face a maximum leverage cap of 30:1 on major currency pairs. CySEC licensing also allows brokers to passport their services across the European Economic Area.
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Check a broker’s licence status directly on the CySEC register.
XTB offers real share ownership on 5,800+ stocks and ETFs alongside share CFDs under KNF and FCA regulation, a rare combination of commission-free real equity ownership and professional CFD trading on the xStation 5 platform.
Trading 212 offers one of the UK's best commission-free stock ISA accounts alongside fractional shares and an attractive cash account. Its pies feature enables automated portfolio rebalancing for passive investors.
IC Markets offers Shares CFDs on 2,000+ global stocks via MT5 and IRESS, combining its benchmark ECN infrastructure with direct equity access, a strong complement to its core forex range for active traders who also need equity exposure.
CySEC is classified as a Tier 2 regulator. Regulated jurisdiction with established oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
We currently list 25 stock brokers regulated by CySEC. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
CySEC is based in Cyprus and covers the European Union jurisdiction. As a Tier 2 regulator, it provides meaningful oversight, though investors should also verify whether a broker holds an additional Tier 1 licence for added protection.
Visit the official CySEC 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 CySEC in Cyprus. 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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