ADSS regulation & licences
Licences on record 2
1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.
Regulatory profile
ADSS is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2011 and headquartered in United Arab Emirates.
In our database ADSS is matched to 2 licences from FCA and SCA. At the top of that list, the FCA (United Kingdom) is among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — regulators that combine high capital requirements with meaningful retail protections.
Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by FSCS (FCA). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under FCA rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the FCA-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at FCA).
ADSS provides access to its own proprietary platform and MT4.
Regulatory strengths
- Licensed by 1 tier-1 regulator (FCA)
- Operating for about 15 years
- Compensation scheme available at FCA entity
- Negative balance protection required at some entities
Points to check
- No specific concerns from our licence data
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 FCA | FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm | 30:1 on major FX pairs for retail clients (20:1 minors, gold and major indices) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) |
| 2 SCA | No compensation scheme | Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives | Not confirmed — check with the broker | SCA complaints |
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ADSS regulation FAQ
Is ADSS regulated?
Yes — in our database ADSS is matched to 2 licences: FCA (United Kingdom) and SCA (United Arab Emirates). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.
Is ADSS a tier-1 regulated broker?
ADSS holds 1 licence from regulators we classify as tier 1: FCA.
Does ADSS accept US clients?
ADSS is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so ADSS generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with ADSS?
Clients of ADSS's FCA-regulated entity may be eligible for statutory compensation (FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.
How can I verify ADSS's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in ADSS's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.