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CBCS regulated forex brokers

Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten · 🇨🇼 Curaçao

The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) is the financial regulator for Curaçao, established in 1828. ForexLicenses.com classifies it as tier 4 (light / offshore). We currently match 1 broker in our database to an CBCS licence.

The CBCS supervises financial institutions in Curaçao and Sint Maarten and licenses securities intermediaries including one of Exness's international entities.

Key rules for retail clients

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

Brokers licensed by the CBCS 1

Broker Licences on record Licence Score Actions
1 E Exness Forex & CFD broker, since 2008 FCACySECFSCACMA (Kenya)FSC (MU)JSC+3 68Strong Licences Visit site

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a broker is CBCS regulated?

Search the firm's name or licence number on the CBCS official register (https://www.centralbank.cw/supervision/registers), confirm the status is current and that the website domain you're using is listed, then check the CBCS warning list for clones.

Does the CBCS offer investor compensation?

No compensation scheme

What leverage do CBCS-regulated brokers offer?

No statutory cap

Is negative balance protection required by the CBCS?

It is not a regulatory requirement under the CBCS, though some brokers offer it contractually.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.