The companies that make up FXCM Holdings LLC are regulated in six jurisdictions

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

Financial Standards and Oversight

According to FSA regulations, FXCM UK must meet strict financial standards, including capital adequacy requirements. On a regular basis, FXCM UK 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 FXCM UK are segregated in accordance with FSA client money rules. FSA, one of the world's most respected financial regulatory bodies, regulates FXCM UK. Accordingly, in the unlikely event of default, client funds held in segregated accounts are protected, and cannot be used to benefit other creditors.

  • New York
    Forex Capital Markets LLC
    NFA # 0308179
  • London
    Forex Capital Markets Ltd.
    FSA # 217689
  • Hong Kong
    FXCM Asia Ltd.
    SFC CE # AIM232
  • Australia
    FXCM Australia Limited
    ASIC
    ARBN: 121934432
    AFSL: 309763
  • Dubai
    Forex Capital Markets LLC
    DMCC Licence # 31171
  • Dubai
    FXCM France Ltd.
    Registered with the Comité des Établissements de crédit et des entreprises d’investissement (CECEI) as the branch of Forex Capital Markets, Ltd.