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BahamasLighter regulatory requirements with fewer safeguards for investors.
This regulator does not publish a mandated retail leverage limit.
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas licenses and regulates investment firms under the Securities Industry Act. The SCB framework requires client-money segregation and minimum capital adequacy, and is broadly comparable to other Tier-2 offshore regulators. The Bahamas is an established offshore financial centre used by a number of international broker groups to serve clients outside EU and Australian regulatory perimeters.
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Find my brokerSCB is classified as a Offshore regulator. Lighter regulatory requirements with fewer safeguards for investors.
We currently list 1 stock broker regulated by SCB. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
SCB is based in Bahamas and covers the Bahamas jurisdiction. As an offshore regulator, it imposes fewer requirements. Investors should exercise extra due diligence and consider whether the broker also holds a Tier 1 licence.
Visit the official SCB 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 SCB in Bahamas. 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.