Question 1

What does Finanzmarktaufsicht Austria (FMA Austria) regulate?

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Finanzmarktaufsicht Austria is the financial regulator in Austria, established in 2002. It oversees: Banking, Securities, Insurance.

Question 2

Is FMA Austria a tier-1 regulator?

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FMA Austria 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

Is there a compensation scheme under FMA Austria?

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We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for FMA Austria. 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 FMA Austria?

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

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with FMA Austria?

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Visit https://www.fma.gv.at 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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