Regulator
Major onshore regulatorMFSA regulated brokers
Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta
8 brokers list MFSA in our register. The MFSA licenses Maltese financial firms under EU rules, including MiFID II investment services, and can passport licences across the EEA.
- Brokers listed
- 8
- Trusted or better
- 8
- Caution or worse
- 0
- Regulator country
- Malta
What MFSA protection means
General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
- Investor Compensation Scheme cover for eligible clients of licensed investment firms, up to €20,000 per person.
- ESMA-aligned retail rules cap CFD leverage and require negative balance protection.
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 MFSA register
- 01
Open the MFSA website (www.mfsa.mt).
- 02
Search for the firm's name or licence number.
- 03
Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.
- 04
Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.
Brokers that list MFSA
Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.
- ALBTrusted
Updated 18 Jun 2026
7.7 / 10 - Alchemy MarketsTrusted
Also: FCA, FSA
7.7 / 10 - Blue SuisseTrusted
Also: FSA
7.7 / 10 - eToroTrusted
Also: ADGM FSRA, ASIC, CySEC +3
7.7 / 10 - NSBrokerTrusted
Updated 18 Jun 2026
7.7 / 10 - NSFXTrusted
Updated 18 Jun 2026
7.7 / 10 - Tier1FXTrusted
Updated 18 Jun 2026
7.7 / 10 - TriveTrusted
Also: ASIC, FCA, FINRA +3
7.7 / 10
Verdicts for MFSA 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.
0 - Trusted
A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
8 - Proceed With Caution
Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.
0 - High Risk
The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.
0 - Avoid
Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.
0 - Not yet rated
We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.
0
MFSA: frequently asked questions
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