Question 1

What does Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) regulate?

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Dubai Financial Services Authority is the financial regulator in United Arab Emirates, established in 2004. It oversees: Forex, Securities, Investment, Banking.

Question 2

Is DFSA a tier-1 regulator?

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DFSA is currently a Tier 2 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under DFSA?

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We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for DFSA. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by DFSA?

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.dfsa.ae 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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