Forex regulation in European Union
This page explains the authorities and public records connected with retail forex and CFD activity in European Union. Rules can depend on the product, legal entity, client type and location.
Regulatory overview
European Central Bank is on record for European Union.
Authorities
Broker records
| Broker | Authority | Licence | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fineco 7.9/10 | ECB | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
Client protections
Under ECB
- Client-money rules
- Applies in limited circumstances
- Capital requirements
- Varies by licence
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed
- Leverage restrictions
- Not confirmed
- Compensation scheme
- Not confirmed
- External dispute resolution
- Not confirmed
- Risk disclosures
- Required for relevant firms
- Reporting or audit
- Required for relevant firms
Complaint routes
We have not confirmed a public complaint-submission route for an authority in European Union. Check the official website and the broker's governing documents.
Official warnings
No official warnings connected with European Union are recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Is forex trading regulated in European Union?
ECB is the authority on record for European Union.
Does a foreign licence protect a trader in European Union?
Only when the account is legally contracted with the licensed entity and the licence permits the relevant service. A broker brand may operate several entities, and the protections follow the entity that signs the account agreement, not the brand.