Guides

• CySEC vs FCA: Does Your Broker's Regulator Matter?

  CySEC and FCA brokers face the same 30:1 forex leverage cap, but FCA clients get up to £85,000 FSCS cover versus €20,000 from Cyprus's ICF, and a stronger ombudsman.

• Forex Leverage Limits in Europe: ESMA, FCA and Swiss Rules Explained

  Retail forex leverage in the EU and UK is capped at 30:1 on major pairs and 20:1 on minors. How the ESMA and FCA rules work, and what differs in Switzerland.

• How to Check If a Forex Broker Is Regulated in Europe (Step by Step)

  To verify a European forex broker, find its legal entity, search that entity on the regulator's own register, and match the website and contact details.

• Investor Compensation in Europe: How Much Is Protected If Your Broker Fails?

  If a European broker fails and cannot return client money, compensation ranges from €20,000 (most EU schemes) to £85,000 (UK FSCS). Trading losses are never covered.