Regulator

Major onshore regulator

CySEC regulated brokers

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus

127 brokers list CySEC in our register. CySEC licenses Cyprus investment firms under the EU's MiFID II regime. Many international brokers hold a CySEC licence to serve clients across the European Economic Area.

Brokers listed
127
Trusted or better
123
Caution or worse
4
Regulator country
Cyprus

What CySEC protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

  • The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible clients of a failed CIF up to €20,000 per person.
  • Client funds must be segregated from the firm's own money.
  • ESMA-aligned retail rules cap CFD leverage (30:1 on major currency pairs) and require negative balance protection.
  • A CySEC licence can be passported to other EEA countries; the protections that apply follow the licensed entity, so check which entity you contract with.

Major onshore regulator. Full conduct-of-business rules, client-money segregation and an enforcement record. A licence here carries the most weight for retail clients.

How to check the CySEC register

  1. 01

    Open the CySEC investment firms register (www.cysec.gov.cy).

  2. 02

    Search for the firm's name or licence number.

  3. 03

    Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.

  4. 04

    Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

CySEC investment firms register

Brokers that list CySEC

Sorted by score, best first. Showing 60 of 127. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

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Verdicts for CySEC brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

  • Strongly Trusted

    A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    4
  • Trusted

    A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    119
  • Proceed With Caution

    Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.

    3
  • High Risk

    The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.

    0
  • Avoid

    Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

    1
  • Not yet rated

    We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.

    0

CySEC: frequently asked questions

What protection does a CySEC licence give clients?
The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible clients of a failed CIF up to €20,000 per person. Client funds must be segregated from the firm's own money. ESMA-aligned retail rules cap CFD leverage (30:1 on major currency pairs) and require negative balance protection. A CySEC licence can be passported to other EEA countries; the protections that apply follow the licensed entity, so check which entity you contract with. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list CySEC in your register?
127 of the brokers in our register list Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.
How do I check a CySEC licence?
Open the CySEC investment firms register and search for the firm's name or licence number. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.
Does a licence mean a broker is safe?
No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

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