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Regulator Performance Overview
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
Public firm register
Tier 2
MiFID investment firm (incl. dealing on own account, execution)
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows below average performance with an overall score of 63.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: Public firm register
Global Tier: tier2
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is the central bank of the Czech Republic, serving as the country's monetary authority and supervisor of the Czech financial market. The CNB is located in Prague and operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Czech Republic, the Act No.
6/1993 Coll. on the Czech National Bank, and other relevant regulations. It is a legal entity of public law that carries out its activities through its headquarters in Prague and its regional offices in Ústí nad Labem, Plzeň, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Brno, and Ostrava.
The CNB is part of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and participates in meeting the objectives and tasks of the ESCB. The CNB is also part of the European System of Financial Supervision; it therefore cooperates with the European Systemic Risk Board and other European Supervisory Authorities.
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
Per local law; typical sanctions
Initial capital €50k–730k plus CZK 100k admin fee
Czech Republic
EU/EEA via MiFID passporting
Per local law; typical sanctions
Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal)
Online portal available (https://jerrs.cnb.cz/apljerrsdad/JERRS.WEB07.INTRO_PAGE?p_lang=en)
CNB complaints process
1:30
2 instruments
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
Forex, Stocks
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