Forex regulation in Ireland
This page explains the authorities and public records connected with retail forex and CFD activity in Ireland. Rules can depend on the product, legal entity, client type and location.
Regulatory overview
Central Bank of Ireland authorisation, MiFID II rules and 1:30 leverage.
Authorities
Broker records
| Broker | Authority | Licence | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AvaTrade 9.2/10 | Central Bank of Ireland | C53877 | Review pending | View licence record |
Client protections
Under Central Bank of Ireland
- 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
- Potentially available subject to eligibility
- 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 Ireland. Check the official website and the broker's governing documents.
Official warnings
Frequently asked questions
Is forex trading regulated in Ireland?
Central Bank of Ireland is the authority on record for Ireland. Central Bank of Ireland authorisation, MiFID II rules and 1:30 leverage.
Does a foreign licence protect a trader in Ireland?
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.