Darwinex licence record
Is Darwinex regulated by the CNMV?
Yes, according to our records. Darwinex is matched to a licence from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (Spain). Confirm it on the register before relying on it.
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What the CNMV licence means
Our records show that, Darwinex holds a licence from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), the financial regulator for Spain. We classify the CNMV 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 Darwinex clients whose account is held by its CNMV-regulated entity, the key protections are: compensation — FOGAIN — up to €100,000; retail leverage — 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules); negative balance protection — mandatory for retail clients; client money — MiFID II client asset rules. Disputes can be taken to CNMV Investor Assistance Office.
Darwinex is also matched to licences from FCA. FCA is rated higher than the CNMV in our methodology, so if you are eligible for that entity you may get stronger protection.
Protection at a glance
- Regulator tier
- Tier 2 — Strong regulation
- Compensation scheme
- FOGAIN — up to €100,000
- Retail leverage
- 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules)
- Negative balance protection
- Required for retail clients
- Client money
- MiFID II client asset rules
- Complaints
- CNMV Investor Assistance Office
How to verify this licence
- Open Darwinex's client agreement or website footer and note the exact company name and CNMV licence number.
- Search that name or number on the official CNMV register. Check the status is current, not cancelled or suspended.
- Confirm the website domain you're using (darwinex.com) is the one listed on the register — clone firms copy genuine licence numbers.
- Search the CNMV warnings page and IOSCO I-SCAN for the brand name.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darwinex regulated by the CNMV?
Our database records Darwinex as holding a licence from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores. Confirm the current status on the CNMV register: https://www.cnmv.es/portal/Consultas/BusquedaPorEntidad.aspx?lang=en
Does the CNMV licence protect all Darwinex clients?
No. It protects clients whose account is with the specific Darwinex company licensed by the CNMV. Clients onboarded to a different group entity are covered by that entity's regulator instead.
Is there a compensation scheme for Darwinex clients under the CNMV?
FOGAIN — up to €100,000
What leverage can Darwinex offer under the CNMV?
30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules)