Regulator

Offshore licensing

SCB regulated brokers

Securities Commission of The Bahamas, The Bahamas

12 brokers list SCB in our register. The Securities Commission of The Bahamas licenses securities firms in the Bahamas, a common offshore base for brokers serving clients elsewhere.

Brokers listed
12
Trusted or better
12
Caution or worse
0
Regulator country
The Bahamas

What SCB protection means

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

  • Licensees are supervised under Bahamian law.
  • There is typically no investor compensation scheme for clients of offshore-facing firms.

Offshore licensing. Licensing regimes often aimed at clients outside the jurisdiction. Usually no investor compensation scheme, lighter rules and a harder route to redress.

How to check the SCB register

  1. 01

    Open the Securities Commission of The Bahamas website (www.scb.gov.bs).

  2. 02

    Search for the licensee's name.

  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.

Securities Commission of The Bahamas website

Brokers that list SCB

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

Verdicts for SCB 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.

    12
  • 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

SCB: frequently asked questions

What protection does a SCB licence give clients?
Licensees are supervised under Bahamian law. There is typically no investor compensation scheme for clients of offshore-facing firms. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list SCB in your register?
12 of the brokers in our register list Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB). 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 SCB licence?
Open the Securities Commission of The Bahamas website and search for the licensee's name. 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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