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Account comparsion

Floating spread from 1 pip

Fixed spread from 3 pips

Floating spread from 0,5 pip

Fixed spread 0 pip

Floating spread from -1 pip

Up to 1:1000

Up to 1:3000

Up to 1:3000

Up to 1:3000

Up to 1:500

Maximum open positions and pending orders

From 0,01 to 1 000 cent lots
(with 0,01 step)

From 0,01 to 500 lots
(with 0,01 step)

From 0,01 to 500 lots
(with 0,01 step)

From 0,01 to 500 lots
(with 0,01 step)

From 0,1 to 500 lots
(with 0,1 step)

From 0,3 sec, STP

From 0,3 sec, STP

From 0,3 sec, STP

From 0,3 sec, STP

Account types, except ECN account, support the following trading instruments: 35 currency pairs, 4 metals, 6 CFD.

Frequently asked questions

What trading account should I choose?

FBS offers various account types designed to meet your needs, including cent , micro , standard , zero spread , and ECN accounts with unique trading conditions. For newbies who have no trading experience, we recommend opening a demo account first, and only after that a micro or cent account. For those who are not the first day in trading, we advise opening a standard account – a classic one. And for real professionals, we suggest a zero spread account or ECN account.

What is a trading account?

To start trading on forex, you must open an account. The primary purpose of trading accounts is to make transactions (open and close orders) with various financial instruments. The trading account is similar to the bank one – you use it to store, deposit, and withdraw money. However, deposits and withdrawals are available only after you verify your account.

What is forex trading?

Forex, also known as the foreign exchange market or FX market, is the world's most traded market, with a $5.1 trillion turnover per day. In simple words, forex trading is the process of converting one country's currency into the currency of another country, aiming to make a profit from the changes in its value.

Why is FBS the best broker for online trading?

FBS is a legitimate forex broker regulated by the international financial services commission, license IFSC/000102/124 , which makes it trustworthy and reliable. We offer our clients the best trading conditions on the market, including different bonuses, convenient trading tools such as CFD trading and stock trading among trading classic currency pairs , regular promotions , the most transparent affiliate commission up to $80 per lot, 24/7 customer support, and more.

How do I start trading?

First, it's really important to remember that becoming a successful trader isn't an overnight process. It takes time to become familiar with the markets, and there's a whole new vocabulary to learn. For this reason, legitimate brokers like FBS offer demo accounts. To open a demo account, you need to register first. After that, download trading software to open and close your first order.

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The service is not provided in the following countries: japan, USA, canada, UK, myanmar, brazil, malaysia, israel and the islamic republic of iran

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FSB support online hertfordshire: business diversification and trading safely

Date and time: fri, 15 may 2020, 10:00 – 11:00 + add to calendar

This will be an interactive session with Q&A to enable hertfordshire-based businesses to get specific, tailored advice and practical support.

FSB support online hertfordshire: business continuity: diversifying, trading safely and planning ahead

Hear from trading standards and environmental health experts on how to remain compliant whilst diversifying your business and what you need to consider to ensure you keep your staff and customers safe. This session is aimed at both businesses that remain open and also for those that are currently closed – to support you to plan ahead for when your business is able to re-open.

General overview and how can help during this time – trading standards (5 minutes)

General overview and how can help during this time – environmental health (5 minutes)

Diversification (with Q&A) – top things to consider (15-20 minutes)

Trading safely (with Q&A) – top things to consider (15-20 minutes)

Susie helliwell is a trading standards officer from hertfordshire county council. She has been advising businesses for many years and has experience in product safety and a wide variety of consumer law.

Jeannette hollingsworth is a team leader (public health and protection) at welwyn hatfield borough council. She supports businesses in all aspects of environmental health from food hygiene to health and safety.

This will be an interactive session with Q&A to enable businesses to get specific, tailored advice and practical support.

This free FSB virtual support is open to all hertfordshire-based businesses - both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend - so please feel free to share with your networks.

For the first few minutes we will help you iron out any problems with bluejeans and connecting, if you need us to, before beginning the session.

FSB are working tirelessly to offer support to our members during these very difficult times. Directing our members to FSB support services such as insurance, business continuity, legal helpline and FSB care and addressing your concerns with government. We also have a dedicated support hub which gives specific guidance for small businesses on the coronavirus.

We continue to follow government guidance in relation to our events and will review this on a regular basis. We are now delivering a series of virtual networking events and webinars to provide guidance for FSB members and have also launched our skills hub designed to support our members remotely; with learning opportunities, resources and advice for your business.

For general enquiries regarding the event please email to [email protected] or telephone 07977 429999.

This is one of many FSB events run across the UK. And be sure to follow @fsbeastofeng for regular information to support your business.

Please note: joining instructions will be sent to the email address given upon registration 1 hour before the event commences. If you need these sooner, or have any queries, please email [email protected]

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed

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Helping smaller businesses achieve their ambitions

Solutions for your business

FSB service partners deliver products and services built from the ground-up to help you spend more time focusing on running your business. From legal advice to business banking, we’ve got you covered.
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Source trusted suppliers

Whether you are looking to take a payment, recover a debt or find funding to grow your business we can help provide a solution. Our bargaining power means that we can negotiate a better deal through either an exclusive deal or preferential rates.
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Keep you updated

Our award-winning quarterly magazine and website first voice features relevant articles, guides and the legal updates to keep you abreast of the small business news.
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Build your skills

Learn new skills through partners such as facebook and google to help build your business. Watch free on-demand webinars at a time that suits you or attend our masterclasses in person with early access and discounts for FSB members.
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Grow your support network

Meet other members near you at one of our regular local networking events and link in with FSB volunteers and staff.
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Provide the answers

When you have a question, it can be hard to find an answer you can trust. FSB members can find answers when they need them with our online legal hub. With thousands of free to download templates and documents, we’ve got you covered from accident reporting to zero-hour contracts.
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Listen to you

With over 5 million small businesses in the UK, your voice needs to be heard. Our collective voice allows us to interact with local mps and governments on a scale not possible for individual members or groups to achieve alone. Together, we are stronger.
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Be part of something bigger

You might be self-employed but that doesn’t mean going it alone. Our members run small businesses across all sectors but all have faced the same issues. Share your experiences on social media with other members and find out how others have overcome them.
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Create local change

Our field staff live and work across every region and area of the UK providing local knowledge and support. Along with a group of engaged local volunteers, make your voice heard and help make change happen for you and your business community.
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Proudly not-for-profit

We’ve been proudly not-for-profit and member led since 1974. We have no shareholders and all of our income from member subscriptions goes back into making our services and voice the best they can be.
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Why join?

It's really important to have a network of peers around you, FSB can give you that

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Metatrader 4

Trade on metatrader without requotes or order deviations, with a wide range of leverage.

What are the advantages of metatrader 4 for windows?

Metatrader 4 platform offers limitless possibilities for different trading styles: manage multiple actives with the possibility to trade 2 cfds on oil, work with currencies on forex, gold – all on a single universal platform without requotes or order deviations and with leverage up to 3000

MT4 features

Works with expert advisors, built-in and custom indicators

1 click trading

Streaming news

Complete technical analysis with over 50 indicators and charting tools

Handles a vast number of orders

Creates various custom indicators and different time periods

History database management, and historic data export/import)

Guarantees full data back-up and security

Internal mailing system

Built-in help guides for metatrader4 and metaquotes language 4

How to install

Download the terminal by clicking here (.Exe file)

Run the .Exe file after it has downloaded

When launching the program for the first time, you will see the login window

Enter your real or demo account login data

MT4 system requirements

М 98 SE2 or higher

Processor: intel celeron-based processor, with a frequency of 1.7 ghz orhigher

RAM: 256 mb of RAM or more

Storage: 50 mb of free drive space

How to uninstall

STEP 1: click start → all programs → MT4 → uninstall

STEP 2: follow the on-screen instructions until the uninstall process finishes

STEP 3: click my computer → click drive C or the root drive, where your operating system is installed → click program files → locate the folder MT4 and delete it

STEP 4: restart your computer

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The website is operated by FBS markets inc.; registration no. 119717; FBS markets inc is regulated by IFSC, license IFSC/000102/124; address: 2118, guava street, belize belama phase 1, belize

The service is not provided in the following countries: japan, USA, canada, UK, myanmar, brazil, malaysia, israel and the islamic republic of iran

Payment transactions are managed by НDС technologies ltd.; registration no. HE 370778; address: arch. Makariou III & vyronos, P. Lordos center, block B, office 203

For cooperation, please contact us via support@fbs.Com or +35 7251 23212.

Risk warning: before you start trading, you should completely understand the risks involved with the currency market and trading on margin, and you should be aware of your level of experience.

Any copying, reproduction, republication, as well as on the internet resources of any materials from this website is possible only upon written permission.

Data collection notice

FBS maintains a record of your data to run this website. By pressing the “accept” button, you agree to our privacy policy.

FSB funding platform

FSB funding platform helps FSB members find the right business finance solution. You make one simple application and with 24/7 telephone support the service is simple and easy to use, saving you time and effort.

What are the key features?

Complete one application for either a search across hundreds of business lenders, or choose our quick decision route

Each application is anonymous, protecting your data and leaving you in control

Negotiate directly with lenders to receive multiple offers and choose what is best for your business

Access a wide range of business funding options including term loans, asset finance, cash flow finance, invoice finance, property loans, pension led funding, and short term funding

Dedicated finance advisors are on hand 24/7 to support your application and help you identify the right funding for your business

Exclusive rewards for FSB members using the service

What are the benefits?

Substantial time saving through the use of a single application and our ‘matching’ technology

Impartial advice from finance experts. Be sure you are getting the right finance

The platform and our impartial advice is free to FSB members

No hidden fees. We work with you to make sure you are not paying over the odds in arrangement or exit fees

Never borrowed before?

Dedicated finance experts speaking your language are always on hand to walk you through the providers and products you have been matched with. Learn about each option before proceeding. Decide without any pressure, safe in the knowledge you got the best funding solution for your business, find out more information at the FSB funding platform website.

What is a demo account on forex?

The instructions for opening a forex account

You don’t have to spend your own money on forex right from the beginning of your trading journey. Most brokers offer you demo accounts, which let you test out the forex market with virtual money using real market data. Using a demo account is a good way to learn how to trade. You will be able to practice on real data, but without any real risk of losing money. In such way you will be able to learn everything you need to be a forex pro much faster. To try this account, choose demo upon registering an account with FBS.

Demo trading pros and cons

A demo account gives you a perfect way to practice your trading skills without wasting real money.

It sounds tempting, but there are some pitfalls to consider.

First of all, demo accounts offer a bigger amount of money than a trader will use during a real trade, because trader can choose any amount of money for practice. However, people often choose more than they will really trade with in real life. They take extra money for mistakes. But on the real (live) accounts, traders won’t have so many money for their faults. Moreover, with such a big capital, trader doesn’t understand the real losses as they are easier recouped by a big capital than by a small one.

Secondly, demo account trading lacks real emotions. There is no fear when you have nothing to lose. Fear influences trader’s behavior and not many traders can control their emotions. As a result, it doesn’t make much sense to practice your skills when you do not know how you will behave in situation where you will be under a lot of pressure.

How to benefit with a demo account?

If you follow several rules, the demo account can be a really useful tool for practice.

Choose the same amount of money as the one you will have on the real account.

Try to imagine that the money you have on the demo account is real and profits and losses are real too.

Remember that if you failed to gain profit on a demo account, you will not be able to do it on the real one, so try to learn forex trading and evolve while using the demo account.

Moreover, with FBS you can make real profit on demo account. We have FBS league contest going on among demo traders twice a month. You can join it solo or in the team and make up to $900 in one tour!

When trader needs to use a demo account?

There are various situations when you should use the demo account first.

If you have no idea how to trade on a trading platform a demo account will help to you learn its features and avoid accidental trades.

If you want to start using a new trading strategy and want to see whether it works for you. You can use demo account to test this strategy. Afterwards, you may try the strategy in real time. Of course, such test won’t give you a 100% guarantee that the strategy is good, but it’s better than nothing.

If you decided to use an automated trading program, you can test it on the demo account. Trading program is a robot/expert advisor that is not affected by emotions. It does not matter whether you implement it on demo or real accounts.

If you came to the forex market just to check your skills and play on the exchange rates. When you do not take trading seriously you may suffer great losses. If you see it as a game, play it on the demo one.

Demo account is a good option for training and beginning of your trading career. You can test your strategies without losing any money. Just remember about the disadvantages you may face with demo trading.

Pay attention to the fact that the minimum deposit at FBS starts from just $1 on real accounts. You can start your trading career with a little money. So, you can limit your risks, while having a real chance to get profits on real account!

Post-2008 financial crisis reforms

Safer, simpler, fairer

By fixing the fault lines that caused the crisis, the financial system is now safer, simpler and fairer than before. Watch the FSB video that explains the reforms. See more

Priority reforms

Following the 2008 financial crisis, the G20 committed to fundamental reform of the global financial system given the significant economic and social damage that it caused. The objectives were to correct the fault lines that led to the global crisis and to build safer, more resilient sources of finance to better the needs of the real economy. The G20 called on the FSB to develop and coordinate a comprehensive framework for global regulation and oversight of what is now a global financial system.

By reducing the risk of future financial crises and the consequences of financial instability for the real economy, these reforms were an essential contribution to the G20’s primary objective of strong, sustainable and balanced growth. The priority reforms areas are set out below.

To ensure that the agreed reforms were implemented, the FSB put in a place a detailed implementation monitoring regime and has conducted a number of evaluations to assess the effects of the reforms.

Building resilient financial institutions

More and better regulatory capital requirements, strengthened risk management practices and better aligned compensation structures will build more resilient financial institutions.

Ending too-big-to-fail

The SIFI framework aims to address the systemic risks and the associated moral hazard problem for institutions that are seen by markets as too-big-to-fail.

Effective resolution regimes and policies

Financial institutions should be resolvable in an orderly manner without severe systemic disruption or exposing the taxpayer to the risk of loss, by protecting critical functions and by using mechanisms for losses to be absorbed (in order of seniority) by shareholders and unsecured and uninsured creditors.

More effective supervision

The level of supervision applied by national authorities must be commensurate with the potential destabilisation risk that such firms pose to their own domestic financial systems, as well as the broader international financial system.

Making derivatives markets safer

OTC derivatives market reforms include trade reporting, central clearing, trading on exchanges or electronic trading platforms, capital and margin requirements for non-centrally cleared transactions.

Enhancing resilience of non-bank financial intermediation

Non-bank financial intermediation provides a valuable alternative to bank financing and helps to support real economic activity. The FSB’s work in this area is focused on monitoring and addressing risks to financial stability arising from credit intermediation by non-banks.

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Unlock opportunities with the most efficient and scalable omnichannel sports betting platform

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FSCA (FSB) regulated forex brokers

South africa is the most industrialized and technologically advanced country in africa. It is also home to the second-largest economy measured by GDP and the only G-20 member from africa, and one of the five members comprising BRICS.

South african forex traders do not have to trade with FSCA regulated brokers, and all international brokers accept traders from south africa. Regulated forex brokers in south africa provide domestic traders with protection against bankruptcies, scams, and fraud. While it sounds appealing, the best way to avoid those is by trading with well-established international brokers. A growing number of them acquire FSCA licenses, as south africa presents a growth market and excellent regional headquarters for expansion plans across africa.

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Best all-around: high floating leverage + fast execution

Reliable local regulation + excellent educational offerings

What is the FSCA (formerly FSB)?

The financial sector conduct authority (FSCA) is the current financial regulator of south africa. It superseded the financial services board (FSB) effective april 2018, following its creation in august 2017 via the financial sector regulation act (FSR act). The FSB was formed as a result of the van der horst committee in 1990 to create an independent regulatory and supervisory body for the non-banking financial sector. The financial advisory and intermediary services act (FAIS) of september 2004 expanded the FSB responsibilities to include market conduct in the banking sector, creating a super-regulator in south africa. With the financial intelligence centre act (2001), last updated in april 2019, the FSB received a mandate to combat money laundering.

The south african minister of finance appointed the chairman and members of the FSB. The executive officer also served as the registrar of non-banking financial institutions, including south african forex brokers. While south african forex traders are not legally required to trade with FSB regulated forex brokers, it was encouraged to increase their protection. An additional four deputy officers oversaw the financial advisory and intermediary services, retirement funds and friendly societies, and insurance and investment institutions. As a super-regulator, the FSB ensured all banking and non-banking firms in south africa complied with applicable rules and regulations, adhered to capital requirements, and promoted financial stability to protect the domestic investment sector. I was a member of the international organization of securities commissions (IOSCO), participated in the southern african development community (SADC) activities, and maintained a close working relationship with the committee of insurance, securities, and non-banking financial authorities (CISNA).

Failure to comply with FSB regulations, misconduct, and other violation resulted in enforceable fines that carried the same weight as a judgment of the supreme court of south africa. The august 2017 financial sector regulation act (FSR act) split the super-regulator into two entities, following developed market models. It resulted in a prudential authority (PA) with oversight of the banking sector, insurance companies, cooperative financial institutions, financial conglomerates, and select aspects of the capital market infrastructure. The financial sector conduct authority (FSCA) received a mandate to regulate financial products and services. It also oversees financial institutions with licenses granted under financial sector laws, including banks, brokers, pension funds, insurers, administrators, and the associated infrastructure. South africa aimed to increase the trust and stability of its financial system following failures by the FSB. The dual model consists of a prudent supervisor and a market conduct regulator to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Not enough operational history exists, with just over two years under the new model, to accurately assess the success or improvements of the PA and FSCA.

Why trade with FSCA brokers?

Failures and disasters of the FSB, primarily in the south african pension fund sector, resulted in heavy losses. It led to a cratering in confidence in the stability and reliability of domestic financial markets. Accusations of the south african financial services sector against the FSB included favoritism and excessive fees for legal and administrative services. Some companies labeled their interactions with the FSB as unusual, harsh, and even bizarre. In march 2019, the public protector, one of six independent state institutions under the south african constitution to protect democracy, outlined a series of failures by the FSB over a decade. The FSCA, on track to rebuild trust in the south african financial sector since its creation, counters claims of incompetence by the FSB as inaccurate. While the FSCA has a challenging task, it started to promote a deeper understanding of financial markets. The FSCA maintains the financial stability of the south african financial sector. It also assists in its development and openly communicates regulatory changes to the public.

In south africa, all derivatives, including contracts for differences (cfds) for the forex markets and other sectors, remain regulated as derivatives & non-banking financial products by the FSCA. Trading with regulated forex brokers in south africa ensures that local courts enforce domestic laws to resolve disputes and prosecute misconduct. All FSB-regulated forex brokers are now FSCA-regulated ones. While there are not many south african ones, a growing number of international brokers acquire an operating license from the FSCA. It requires that a local office exists, together with at least one south african director. A global broker with an FSCA license may accelerate its market share in africa’s most industrialized nation and second-largest economy measured by GDP, trailing only nigeria. The FSCA continues to evolve but misses an investor protection fund similar to the UK financial conduct authority and its financial services compensation scheme (FSCS) or the investor compensation fund (ICF) of the cyprus securities and exchange commission (cysec).

FSCA (FSB) regulated forex brokers in south africa offer domestic traders security and protection against bankruptcy, fraud, or malpractice by brokers. It does sound appealing, but well-regulated international brokers generally provide a superior framework, diminishing the necessity of an FSCA-regulated one for south african traders. The choice of brokers with an FSCA license remains limited, and most traders should seek the best forex broker to trade with and not place the most significant emphasis on the FSCA. Each trader must conclude the importance of domestic regulation, but well-established international choices provide superior trading environments, and the FSCA or another regulator becomes a byproduct. Rather than seeking FSCA (FSB) regulated forex brokers in south africa, forex traders should focus on registering with a trustworthy broker. I recommend over five years of operational experience and a spotless regulatory track record. Regulation remains necessary, and traders should avoid unregulated brokers, but FSCA regulation, even for south african traders, is not the most defining aspect.

How to verify if a broker is FSCA-regulated

Most regulated forex brokers in south africa who claim FSCA regulation usually have one. I always recommend all traders to double-check and confirm with the cited regulator. The forex industry is home to many scammers and fraudsters, and they maintain an excellent online presence to attract new retail traders. They pry on the lack of their knowledge and deploy attractive bonus campaigns and other marketing gimmicks to mask their intentions. Verifying if a broker is FSCA regulated is simple and takes less than a minute. The FSCA maintains a database labeled authorised financial service providers. The design is dated, and the user-experience not as friendly as it should be. Since traders will only spend a few moments there, it suffices to confirm the existence of regulation.

All regulated forex brokers in south africa have a financial services provider (FSP) number. Traders can locate it at the bottom of the homepage. A missing FSP number represents a red flag. Confirming a broker’s status with the FSCA is most convenient via an FSP search (or what some might call an FSB license check) on the FSCA website. After entering the five-digit FSP number and clicking submit, a new page will load with the search results. Traders can get more information by clicking on details. I also recommend checking the products approved category, the last one available under details. Since forex cfds fall under the category of derivatives & non-banking financial products, brokers must have authorization for derivative instruments and forex investment, for which four options exist.

Over-the-counter derivative provider (ODP) license

All FSCA (FSB) regulated forex brokers in south africa must apply for an over-the-counter derivative provider (ODP) license. The new requirement came into effect in 2019. The FSCA aims to increase the stability and transparency of the south african financial system. Therefore, all forex brokers have to implement new rules. Before accepting new traders, brokers must complete due diligence and assess if the prospective client understands the risks involved in trading the volatile forex market. During the process, new traders must provide proof that they have adequate capital to trade. Brokers must also report every transaction to regulators to force open opaque transactions and promote transparency.

The board of directors must approve the business plan and adhere to principle 7 of the king IV report on corporate governance for south africa (king IV). They must also establish an audit and risk committee, per principle 7 of king IV. Each broker must have sufficient capital and liquid assets to operate for six months, allowing enough time for an orderly wind-down of operations in case of default. A funding plan to raise funds in the event reserves fall below the requirement to cover operating expenses must equally exist. Brokers must submit details of provided services and assets. They also have to provide proof of the qualifications of the management team and essential personnel. All key staff must have direct employment with the broker or possess disclosed legal service agreements. Another requirement to receive the ODP license is evidence of the segregation of client capital from corporate funds. Brokers must also submit a description of the onboarding process of new clients.

South africa and the FSCA complies with G-20 efforts to limit the risk of over-the-counter (OTC) trading activities by enforcing the over-the-counter derivative provider (ODP) license. Regulated forex brokers in south africa who fail to apply for the ODP license may face prompt liquidation at the request of the FSCA. The first such case was JP markets (pty) limited, which was liquidated in september 2020 and had its bank accounts frozen. With the implementation of the ODP license, south africa remains proactive in providing security, transparency, and stability of its financial markets. As south africans trust their infrastructure and financial institutions, more capital will flow into financial products. It will assist the creation of more domestic forex brokers and increase international competitors acquiring an FSCA license. The ultimate beneficiary is south african forex traders due to more competitive choices from brokers with a local office.

Additional FSCA protections for forex traders

The FSCA monitors the domestic forex market to ensure that FSCA-regulated forex brokers comply with rules and regulations. It also tries to identify scams, weed out fraud, and protect south african forex traders from avoidable losses. Through the FSCA FSP search, traders can confirm if their broker maintains regulation from the FSCA. Traders must know that there is no requirement to trade with an FSCA-regulated broker and that international forex brokers do not require a license to accept traders from south africa.

Besides the FSCA FSP search tool, another beneficial service is the media release section of the regulator’s website, where it updates on fraudulent brokers and provides information about them. While south african forex traders can trade where they wish, and no international broker has restrictions against this G-20 member, checking the media release of the FSCA can provide useful information and protect against scams and fraud from a domestic player operating on a global scale.

FSCA strategy & structure

The south african national treasury oversees the FSCA, located in pretoria. Its mandate is to 'enhance the efficiency and integrity of financial markets; promote fair customer treatment by financial institutions; provide financial education and promote financial literacy; and assist in maintaining financial stability.’ the FSCA consists of several divisions, overseen by the board, its commissioner, and deputy commissioners. While the FSCA elects its commissioner, the minister of finance appoints the deputy commissioners. It grants more freedom than under the FSB, where the finance minister appointed all members. The support infrastructure consists of the chief risk officer, general counsel and media liaison officer. The FSCA ensures cooperation between entities and can order fines, penalties, and liquidations with the same power as the south african supreme court. The FSCA also maintains a customer complaint service and a self-policing appeals board.

The strategy of the FSCA consists of ensuring that all regulated forex brokers in south africa treat all clients equally and fairly. In case a client feels mistreated, a system exists, defined by law, to resolve the process. Brokers must make this process available or face regulatory and legal actions. The FSCA also demands that forex brokers must provide written material that does not confuse clients. Brokers must provide educational content and offer detailed descriptions of their services and products. The FSCA maintains a framework for south african traders to receive education, transparency, detailed information about products and services, and alerts to scams or frauds affecting the domestic market. It also strives to improve the efficiency and integrity of the south african financial markets. The FSCA additionally promotes competitiveness and fairness, maintains financial stability by supervising registered entities, and enforces rules and regulations.

FSB battling corruption & fraud

Despite the widespread popularity of forex trading and the accelerating demand from south african traders to take advantage of the profit potential, direct and indirect, of the largest and most liquid financial market globally, it remains in the early stages not just in south africa but across africa in general. There is a lot of misinformation, mis-marketing, and false claims concerning forex trading, inviting corruption and fraud. The FSB fought both for over 25 years until the FSCA took over. Scammers target new traders following misleading advertising campaigns, often deployed by fraudulent brokers. Ideal conditions for fraud exist amid forex opportunities, low entry requirements, and demand from new traders. The FSCA tries to take a proactive stand and informs the public of all known scams, uncovered fraud, and brokers or individual actors responsible for them.

While south africa is the most industrialized nation in africa and the second-largest economy, it is also an unequal society. Economic issues present a grave challenge, and many look to the forex market to improve their conditions. South africa makes slow progress addressing the problems, and as the situation improves, the increased income levels will find a home in forex trading accounts. The conditions for growth in the sector are excellent, which is why many international brokers acquire an FSCA license, establish a local office, and expand their staff. Unfortunately, the inflow also attracts fraud, but the FSCA appears to have control over the situation.

With education being an essential requirement for FSCA regulated brokers, more south africans can receive the necessary knowledge to identify corruption, fraud, and scams. Since the forex market has low capital entry requirements and high leverage, many who open trading accounts are motivated by theoretical profits. Even brokers use this to their advantage and create marketing campaigns to attract first-time depositors. With the abundance of misleading information, the most superior weapon the FSCA has remains education. It will combat unrealistic profit claims from small one-time deposits in highly leveraged accounts with no-to-minimal risk management. The FSB failed to protect all participants in the south african financial markets, but the FSCA enjoys a more capable position. It exists for just over two years and requires more time but shows promise in delivering its mandate.

Which FSCA (FSB) forex broker has the lowest fees?

Traders can usually find the lowest fees at established brokers with deep liquidity and superior technology infrastructure. International forex brokers provide a more competitive trading environment, including the lowest trading costs. Some acquired a license, and their local subsidiaries are FSCA (FSB) forex brokers.

Which FSCA- (FSB) regulated brokers offer ZAR trading accounts?

ZAR trading accounts are rare, and traders should avoid them. While they may sound appealing for deposits and withdrawals, traders will face currency conversion costs on almost every transaction. Since clients place significantly more trades than other financial transactions, a trading account in US dollars or euros makes more economic sense and reduces total trading costs.

Who are the best FSB forex brokers in south africa?

The best FSCA (FSB) forex brokers in south africa are international brokers with an FSCA license. Domestic brokers cannot compete with the products and services portfolio of well-established international competitors.

Do south africans have to trade with FSCA-regulated brokers?

No, south africans do not have to trade with an FSCA-regulated broker. All international brokers accept south african traders, giving them broad choices with industry-leading providers.

What are FSB brokers?

FSCA (FSB) brokers are brokers with an FSCA license, an office in south africa, and at least one south african director. An FSCA (FSB) license check can confirm the regulatory status of a broker.

Should I trade with an FSCA-regulated forex broker?

While the choice depends on individual preferences, most international brokers provide superior trading environments through lower costs, broader asset choices, enhanced trading platforms, higher quality research and education, and more experience. Therefore, south african forex traders can trade with a competitive edge at non-FSCA-regulated brokers.

How do I know if a forex broker is regulated by the FSCA?

The FSCA maintains an FSP search function. Each regulated broker has a unique FSP. I recommend traders use the FSCA FSP search tool to confirm a broker’s status with the regulator.

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