ATFX licence record
Is ATFX regulated by the SCA?
Yes, according to our records. ATFX is matched to a licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority (United Arab Emirates). Confirm it on the register before relying on it.
What the SCA licence means
Based on our licence database, ATFX holds a licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the financial regulator for United Arab Emirates. We classify the SCA as tier 2 — strong regulation. Credible regulators with real rulebooks, but fewer safeguards than tier 1 (e.g. no compensation scheme or looser leverage rules).
For ATFX clients whose account is held by its SCA-regulated entity, the key protections are: compensation — No compensation scheme; retail leverage — Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives; negative balance protection — not confirmed in our records (check the client agreement); client money — Client money segregation required. Disputes can be taken to SCA complaints.
ATFX is also matched to licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA and FSC (MU). FCA is rated higher than the SCA in our methodology, so if you are eligible for that entity you may get stronger protection. Note that clients outside United Arab Emirates may be onboarded to a weaker entity (FSC (MU)) instead.
Protection at a glance
- Regulator tier
- Tier 2 — Strong regulation
- Compensation scheme
- No compensation scheme
- Retail leverage
- Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed — check with the broker
- Client money
- Client money segregation required
- Complaints
- SCA complaints
How to verify this licence
- Open ATFX's client agreement or website footer and note the exact company name and SCA licence number.
- Search that name or number on the official SCA register. Check the status is current, not cancelled or suspended.
- Confirm the website domain you're using (atfx.com) is the one listed on the register — clone firms copy genuine licence numbers.
- Search the SCA warnings page and IOSCO I-SCAN for the brand name.
ATFX's other licences
Frequently asked questions
Is ATFX regulated by the SCA?
Our database records ATFX as holding a licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority. Confirm the current status on the SCA register: https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/services/licensed-companies.aspx
Does the SCA licence protect all ATFX clients?
No. It protects clients whose account is with the specific ATFX company licensed by the SCA. Clients onboarded to a different group entity are covered by that entity's regulator instead.
Is there a compensation scheme for ATFX clients under the SCA?
No compensation scheme
What leverage can ATFX offer under the SCA?
Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives