Trade Nation licence record

Is Trade Nation regulated by the SCB?

3Moderate

Yes, according to our records. Trade Nation is matched to a licence from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (Bahamas). Confirm it on the register before relying on it.

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What the SCB licence means

Our records show that, Trade Nation holds a licence from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), the financial regulator for Bahamas. We classify the SCB as tier 3 — moderate regulation. Established offshore or emerging-market regulators with capital and reporting requirements but limited retail protection.

For Trade Nation clients whose account is held by its SCB-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 — Client asset requirements. Disputes can be taken to SCB.

Trade Nation is also matched to licences from ASIC, FCA, FSCA and FSA (Seychelles). ASIC, FCA and FSCA are rated higher than the SCB in our methodology, so if you are eligible for those entities you may get stronger protection.

Protection at a glance

Regulator tier
Tier 3 — Moderate regulation
Compensation scheme
No compensation scheme
Retail leverage
No statutory cap
Negative balance protection
Not a regulatory requirement
Client money
Client asset requirements
Complaints
SCB

How to verify this licence

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Trade Nation regulated by the SCB?

Our database records Trade Nation as holding a licence from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. Confirm the current status on the SCB register: https://www.scb.gov.bs/registrants/

Does the SCB licence protect all Trade Nation clients?

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

Is there a compensation scheme for Trade Nation clients under the SCB?

No compensation scheme

What leverage can Trade Nation offer under the SCB?

No statutory cap

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A ActivTrades Forex & CFD broker, since 2001 FCACMVMSCB 64Strong Licences Visit site
I Infinox Forex & CFD broker, since 2009 FCAFSCAFSC (MU)SCB 63Strong Licences Visit site
L LCG Spread betting & CFD provider, since 1996 FCASCB 61Moderate Licences Visit site

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