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Company Profile

Regulation

The companies that make up FXCM Holdings LLC are regulated in 5 jurisdictions:
London
london
Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
FSA # 217689
New York
new york
Forex Capital Markets, LLC
NFA # 0308179
Hong Kong
hong kong
FXCM Asia Ltd.
SFC CE # AIM232
Australia
Australia
FXCM Australia Limited
ASIC
ARBN: 121934432
AFSL: 309763
Canada
FXCM Canada Ltd.
PartyID # 182963

Forex Capital Markets Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK. As a vocal advocate of foreign exchange regulation and increased investor protection, FXCM Holdings LLC has companies registered and regulated by four of the most respected regulatory bodies in the world.

Financial Standards and Oversight

According to FSA regulations, FXCM must meet strict financial standards, including capital adequacy requirements. On a regular basis, FXCM is required to submit financial reports to regulators. These standards are enforced by the FSA, which has the right to fine firms and/or terminate their regulatory status for violations.

Greater Transparency Of Business Practices

The FSA keeps records of all formal proceedings against regulated entities. With a couple clicks of the mouse, a trader can find out if the firm has had serious problems with clients or regulators. Information can be found online at: http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/.
Accounts with Forex Capital Markets LTD (FXCM UK) are fully segregated in accordance with FSA’s client money rules. The financial services authority, one of the world’s most respected financial regulatory bodies, regulates FXCM Ltd (UK). In the unlikely event of FXCM UK's bankruptcy, client assets would not be exposed to any bankruptcy proceedings.
FXCM FSA ID# 217689