How to Verify Broker Regulation with Our Tool

Instantly Confirm Broker Licenses and Regulatory Status

Never trade with an unregulated broker. Our Regulator Check tool verifies a broker's licenses across global regulatory databases in seconds.

Why Regulation Matters

Licensed brokers must segregate client funds.
Regulated jurisdictions provide compensation schemes.
Regulators enforce fair dealing and resolve disputes.
Unregulated brokers can disappear with your funds.

Step-by-Step: Using the Regulator Check

1. Enter Broker Name or URL

Type full company name or website address.
Our tool recognizes common aliases (e.g., "FOREX.com" vs "Gain Capital").

2. Select Suspected Jurisdiction (Optional)

Narrow search to specific regulator if you know it (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, etc.).

3. Click "Verify Regulation"

Tool queries multiple regulator databases simultaneously.
Typical response time: < 3 seconds.

4. Review Results

The results panel shows:

Regulator Logo & Name
License Number (with direct link to regulator's registry page)
Status: Active, Suspended, Revoked, Unverified
Entity Name: Legal company name tied to license
Authorized Domains: Websites approved by regulator
Products Covered: CFDs, forex, spread betting, etc.

Understanding the Result Types

Verified (Green)

License confirmed directly on regulator database.
Details match broker claims.
Safe to proceed (still do due diligence).

Warning (Yellow)

Details partially match (e.g., license exists but different domain).
Potential clone of licensed broker.
Action: Contact broker to verify relationship.

Alert (Red)

License not found or listed as revoked/suspended.
Regulator issued warning about this company.
Do NOT deposit funds.

Unknown (Gray)

New broker not yet in our database.
Manual verification required.
Action: Use regulator's website search manually.

Advanced Features

Monitoring: Save broker to watchlist. Receive alerts if license status changes.
PDF Report: Export verification report for compliance documentation.
Clone Alerts: Tool automatically warns if website/domain differs from regulator record.
AI Insights: Summary of regulator strength (Tier 1/2/3).

Tips for Manual Verification

Even with automated checks, follow these steps:

Compare broker's stated legal name with regulator record.
Confirm contact details match (email, phone, address).
Beware of brokers claiming "license pending"—regulators do not grant provisional licenses.
Watch for similar domain names (e.g., fnpulse.co vs fnpulse.com).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: The tool shows no license, but broker says they're regulated. What now?
A: Ask broker for license number and regulator link. If they refuse, walk away.

Q: Broker claims offshore license plus "partner" with Tier 1 entity.
A: Ensure your account will be under Tier 1 entity. Many clones misuse branding of legitimate brokers.

Q: How often are regulator databases updated?
A: Daily for Tier 1 regulators. Our tool syncs nightly and highlights recent changes.