Forex regulation in France
This page explains the authorities and public records connected with retail forex and CFD activity in France. Rules can depend on the product, legal entity, client type and location.
Regulatory overview
Autorité des Marchés Financiers is on record for France.
Authorities
Broker records
| Broker | Authority | Licence | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saxo Bank 8.4/10 | AMF | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
Client protections
Under AMF
- Client-money rules
- Applies in limited circumstances
- Capital requirements
- Varies by licence
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed
- Leverage restrictions
- Applies to eligible retail clients
- 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 France. Check the official website and the broker's governing documents.
Official warnings
No official warnings connected with France are recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Is forex trading regulated in France?
AMF is the authority on record for France.
Does a foreign licence protect a trader in France?
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.