Exness licence record

Is Exness regulated by the CBCS?

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Yes, according to our records. Exness is matched to a licence from the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Curaçao). Confirm it on the register before relying on it.

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What the CBCS licence means

Based on our licence database, Exness holds a licence from the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), the financial regulator for Curaçao. We classify the CBCS as tier 4 — light / offshore. Light-touch offshore licensing, registration-only jurisdictions or self-regulatory dispute bodies. Minimal practical protection.

For Exness clients whose account is held by its CBCS-regulated entity, the key protections are: compensation — No compensation scheme; retail leverage — No statutory cap; negative balance protection — not a regulatory requirement (may be offered contractually); client money — Licence conditions. Disputes can be taken to CBCS.

Exness is also matched to licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), FSC (MU), JSC, BVI FSC and FSA (Seychelles). FCA, CySEC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya), FSC (MU) and JSC are rated higher than the CBCS in our methodology, so if you are eligible for those entities you may get stronger protection.

Protection at a glance

Regulator tier
Tier 4 — Light / offshore
Compensation scheme
No compensation scheme
Retail leverage
No statutory cap
Negative balance protection
Not a regulatory requirement
Client money
Licence conditions
Complaints
CBCS

How to verify this licence

  1. Open Exness's client agreement or website footer and note the exact company name and CBCS licence number.
  2. Search that name or number on the official CBCS register. Check the status is current, not cancelled or suspended.
  3. Confirm the website domain you're using (exness.com) is the one listed on the register — clone firms copy genuine licence numbers.
  4. Search the CBCS warnings page and IOSCO I-SCAN for the brand name.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exness regulated by the CBCS?

Our database records Exness as holding a licence from the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Confirm the current status on the CBCS register: https://www.centralbank.cw/supervision/registers

Does the CBCS licence protect all Exness clients?

No. It protects clients whose account is with the specific Exness company licensed by the CBCS. Clients onboarded to a different group entity are covered by that entity's regulator instead.

Is there a compensation scheme for Exness clients under the CBCS?

No compensation scheme

What leverage can Exness offer under the CBCS?

No statutory cap

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