Global Broker Registry
Check any broker or investment firm
Search across leading global financial regulators to verify whether a brokerage, forex firm, or investment company is genuinely registered.
12
Regulators
10k+
Firms
98%
Accuracy
Regulators we actively track
ASIC
SEC
NFA
CySEC
FSCA
DFSA
FINMA
CIRO
FSPR
FSRAASICSECNFACySECFSCADFSAFINMACIROFSPRFSRAHow It Works
Three steps to verify any firm.
Search
Enter a firm name or registration number. Optionally filter by regulator.
Review
See verification status, trust score, firm age, and every regulator it's registered under.
Decide
Use GBR's independent signals to assess a firm before depositing money.
Safety Protocol
4-Point Verification Checklist Before You Deposit
Essential checks every investor should perform before transferring funds to any platform.
Match License Numbers
Cross-reference the firm's claimed registration number directly on GBR or the official regulator register.
Verify Exact Web Domain
Check that the website URL matches the legal entity filings on record to avoid cloned scam sites.
Confirm Segregated Accounts
Ensure client funds are held in Tier-1 custodian banks separate from the broker's operational accounts.
Inspect Upheld Abuse Logs
Check GBR's public warning register for recent enforcement notices or upheld investor abuse reports.
Browse by Regulator
Select a regulator to view firms registered under its authority.
What is Global Broker Registry?
GBR is a public lookup platform that helps retail traders and investors verify whether a brokerage or investment firm is genuinely registered with one or more of 12 global financial regulators. Every firm record is checked against the relevant regulator's official register before publication.
Each firm record is manually verified against the relevant regulator's official register. A verification badge (Verified / Pending Verification / Not Verified), trust score, and firm age provide independent signals to help you assess a firm before depositing money.
GBR is an independent information service and not a government regulator. Always verify critical information directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Why Use GBR
Independent signals, curated data, one place to check.
12 Regulators
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA, SEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSRA, FSPR, MAS, CIRO, FINMA — all in one place.
Verified Against Official Registers
Every firm record is checked against the relevant regulator's official register and confirmed before publication.
Trust Signals
Verification badges, trust scores, firm age — independent signals beyond raw registration data.
Free & Anonymous
No account needed. Search, browse, and verify without signing up.
Investor Protection
5 Warning Signs of an Unlicensed Broker
Key red flags to spot before depositing funds with any trading platform.
Guaranteed High Returns
Promises of fixed daily or monthly profits with zero risk. Legitimate brokerages never guarantee investment performance.
Offshore-Only Licensing
Operates exclusively under low-oversight or unverified offshore registrations without holding tier-1 or tier-2 licenses.
Withdrawal Blockers
Demands bogus 'tax payments' or 'clearance fees' before allowing you to withdraw your own funds.
High-Pressure Sales Calls
Aggressive cold calls or Telegram managers urging immediate crypto transfers or wire payments to personal accounts.
Forged Credentials
Displays fake license numbers or claims to be a subsidiary of a regulated firm without verifiable proof.
Regulatory Framework
Understanding Regulator Tiers & Investor Safeguards
Not all regulatory licenses offer the same protection. Understanding regulatory tiers helps you assess the true legal recourse available if a firm fails or defaults.
Tier-1 Jurisdictions
🇬🇧 FCA • 🇺🇸 NFA/SEC • 🇦🇺 ASIC • 🇨🇭 FINMA • 🇸🇬 MAS
Strict capital adequacy, mandatory segregated client bank accounts, statutory compensation funds (e.g., UK FSCS up to £85,000), strict leverage limits, and negative balance protection.
Tier-2 Jurisdictions
🇨🇾 CySEC • 🇿🇦 FSCA • 🇨🇦 CIRO • 🇦🇪 DFSA / FSRA
Standardized regional regulations (e.g., MiFID II in Europe). Includes investor compensation schemes (e.g., ICF up to €20,000), audit compliance, and mandatory risk disclosures.
Offshore Regulators
VFSC • FSA Seychelles • SVG • Unregulated
Minimal capital requirements, no statutory investor compensation schemes, limited leverage restrictions, and minimal legal recourse for international retail clients.
Recently Verified
Firms our team has recently confirmed against official registers.
Registered under: FCA
Registered under: FCA, FSCA
Registered under: ASIC, FCA
Registered under: CYSEC, FCA, FSCA
Registered under: FCA
Registered under: ASIC, CYSEC
Registered under: CYSEC
Registered under: ASIC, CYSEC, FCA
Registered under: ASIC, CYSEC, FCA
Latest Warnings
Upheld scam reports and alerts our team has flagged.
Fake Regulation Claims — FxTradePro
Non-Payment Reports — SwiftCapital Ltd
FCA Identity Clone Alert — ABC Markets Clone
Warnings shown here represent upheld abuse reports reviewed and confirmed by our team. Always verify directly with the relevant regulator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GBR an official government regulator?+
No. GBR is an independent information service. We aggregate data from publicly available regulator registers and present it in one place. Always verify critical information directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
How current is the data?+
Each firm record includes a "Last verified" timestamp. Our team manually reviews and updates records against official registers. We do not scrape live data in real time.
How are trust scores calculated?+
Trust scores (0–100) are set by our team based on factors including regulatory footprint, years active, complaint history, and review sentiment. The score is clearly displayed alongside a qualitative label (High / Moderate / Low Trust).
Can't find a firm?
If a firm is not listed in our database, you can suggest it for review or report a suspected scam.