Question 1

What does Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) regulate?

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Federal Financial Supervisory Authority is the financial regulator in Germany, established in 2002. It oversees: authorization, regulation, supervision.

Question 2

Is BaFin a tier-1 regulator?

Accepted Answer

BaFin is currently a Tier 1 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Does BaFin offer client compensation if a broker fails?

Accepted Answer

Yes — BaFin's compensation scheme: EdW compensation scheme. Coverage limits apply per client, per firm.

Question 4

What capital do brokers need to be licensed by BaFin?

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Licensed firms must maintain minimum capital of €750,000. Higher capital requirements generally correlate with a more stringent regime.

Question 5

How many brokers are licensed by BaFin?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to BaFin. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 6

Where can I verify a broker's license with BaFin?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.bafin.de and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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