FX CFD Licensing
Rules, regulations, and where to start your brokerage business. Our licensing posts explain it all.
Bitexen wins ADGM permissions for MTF and custody in Abu Dhabi
Turkish crypto group secures two Financial Services Permissions from the FSRA of ADGM, giving it a regulated trading venue and custody setup in Abu Dhabi.
By Simon Mugo
No, CFDs are not ‘banned’ in the US – it’s time to stop saying it
There is no law or regulation in the US banning CFDs. It’s a myth based on a misunderstanding of the product and local rules.
By David Kimberley
FX/CFD license in Mauritius
Everything you need to know about how to start a FX/CFD broker in Mauritius and getting a FX/CFD license from the Mauritius FSC.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in the Seychelles
Everything you need to know about how to start a FX/CFD broker in the Seychelles and FX/CFD regulations in the Seychelles.
By David Kimberley
Start a forex broker in Labuan
Want to start a forex broker in Labuan? Read this guide and learn how long it takes, what it costs, and what the regulations are.
By David Kimberley
Is FX/CFD trading legal in Hong Kong?
FX/CFD trading is legal in Hong Kong – but with some exceptions. In this guide we look at how you can trade gold and forex in Hong Kong.
By David Kimberley
Start a forex broker in St Lucia
Everything you need to know about how to start a forex broker in St Lucia, with timeframes, costs, and the downsides included.
By David Kimberley
Start a forex broker in St Vincent and the Grenadines
A guide on how to start a forex broker in St Vincent and the Grenadines (and why it might not be the best idea to do it).
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in Cyprus
A guide on how to start a FX/CFD broker in Cyprus, covering costs, regulations, and how long it takes to set up your broker.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in South Africa
Want to start a forex broker? This guide tells you everything you need to know about how to start a FX/CFD broker in South Africa
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in the Bahamas
It has become popular to start a FX/CFD broker in the Bahamas in recent years. However, the Bahamas forex broker license is expensive.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in the Marshall Islands
It is easy to start a FX/CFD broker in the Marshall Islands. We outline here how to do it. The question is whether you really want to.
By David Kimberley
Why you should not get a Comoros forex broker license
The Mwali International Services Authority is a fraud. That’s the reason why you should not start a forex broker in the Comoros.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in Vanuatu
Everything you need to know about how to start a FX/CFD broker in Vanuatu and getting regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in the UK
How you can start a FX/CFD broker in the UK, with details on licensing, capital requirements and more affordable options.
By David Kimberley
Start a FX/CFD broker in the UK affordably
There are more affordable ways to start a FX/CFD broker in the UK, either as an introducing broker or as an appointed representative.
By David Kimberley