FSRA (ADGM) regulated forex brokers
Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market · 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market (FSRA (ADGM)) is the financial regulator for United Arab Emirates, established in 2015. ForexLicenses.com classifies it as tier 2 (strong regulation). We currently match 2 brokers in our database to an FSRA (ADGM) licence.
The FSRA regulates the Abu Dhabi Global Market free zone, which like the DIFC applies English common law. It has attracted brokers and fintechs looking for a Gulf licence with an international-standard rulebook; AvaTrade is among the retail brokers licensed there.
Key rules for retail clients
- Tier
- Tier 2 — Strong regulation
- Compensation
- No compensation scheme
- Leverage
- Set under FSRA conduct rules; check the firm's disclosures
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed — check with the broker
- Client money
- Client money rules apply
- Complaints
- ADGM Courts
Brokers licensed by the FSRA (ADGM) 2
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a broker is FSRA (ADGM) regulated?
Search the firm's name or licence number on the FSRA (ADGM) official register (https://www.adgm.com/public-registers/fsra), confirm the status is current and that the website domain you're using is listed, then check the FSRA (ADGM) warning list for clones.
Does the FSRA (ADGM) offer investor compensation?
No compensation scheme
What leverage do FSRA (ADGM)-regulated brokers offer?
Set under FSRA conduct rules; check the firm's disclosures
Is negative balance protection required by the FSRA (ADGM)?
We have not confirmed a blanket requirement under the FSRA (ADGM). Check the broker's client agreement for its negative balance policy.