Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
ASIC Regulation Guide for Forex Traders
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator. It ensures that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, and that investors are appropriately protected.
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About the Regulator
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator. It ensures that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, and that investors are appropriately protected.
Top ASIC Regulated Brokers
These top-rated brokers are regulated by ASIC and comply with their regulatory requirements.
Broker Requirements
Requirements for brokers regulated by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Capital Requirements
Client Money Protection
Leverage Limits
Investor Protections
Protections offered to investors by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Key Points
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Key Regulations
Key regulations enforced by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Key Points
- Leverage: Retail leverage is capped 30:1 for major currency pairs and 20:1 for minor FX pairs, gold, and major stock indices; 10:1 for other commodities and indices; 5:1 for single stocks; 2:1 for crypto (BTC etc.)
- Asset Classes: Major FX 30:1; minors/gold/major indices 20:1; others 10:1 (crypto 2:1, stocks 5:1)
Conclusion
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (ASIC) is a regulatory authority based in Australia. Established in 1998, it oversees financial markets and provides oversight for forex brokers operating in the region.
