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Regulator Performance Overview
580
97
24
174
4
1
Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
High
Tier 1
KWG Investment Firm Licence
€100000-150000+
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 excellent performance with an overall score of 97.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: high
Global Tier: tier1
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Germany
Germany - EU - global (with exceptions)
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Retail Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal); Provide Liquidity (PoP)
Online portal available
BaFin Complaints Unit
1:30
4 instruments
Contact regulator for details
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
This regulator does not have a detailed description available at the moment.
Stocks, Options, Futures, CFD
Brokers authorized and regulated by this authority
Australia
United Kingdom
Cyprus+4 more licensesUnited Kingdom
United StatesUnited States+1 more licenses
South KoreaUnited States
Bahrain+2 more licenses
GermanyUnited Kingdom
Hong Kong+4 more licensesUnited KingdomHong Kong
Bahamas+4 more licensesAustraliaUnited Kingdom
Japan+7 more licensesCyprus
MauritiusUnited States+5 more licenses
MaltaGermany
France+1 more licenses
South AfricaCyprusUnited Kingdom+6 more licensesCyprusUnited Kingdom
Vanuatu+3 more licenses
ArgentinaAustraliaCyprus
United Arab Emirates+4 more licenses
