Question 1

What does Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Securities and Commodities Authority is the financial regulator in United Arab Emirates, established in 2000. It oversees: Securities, Commodities, Forex.

Question 2

Is SCA a tier-1 regulator?

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SCA 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 SCA?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.sca.gov.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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