Every broker covered here is cross-checked against its market's regulator register, not just self-reported claims — so you see exactly what an investor doing due diligence would find.
How do I check if a broker is regulated?
Search the broker's name directly on the relevant regulator's public register (BaFin, FCA, or AFM) — every legitimate broker operating in that market has a checkable entry. This site cross-checks that same register weekly, so you don't have to do it manually every time.
What does investor protection actually cover?
Deposit guarantee schemes typically cover cash up to a fixed amount if the broker itself fails — the exact limit and what's included varies by country and scheme, which is exactly the kind of detail that gets checked and shown per broker.
Does regulation alone mean a broker is trustworthy?
Regulation is necessary but not sufficient — it's one of eight categories checked here, alongside costs, platform quality, and customer support, because trust is more than a single registration status.
