DFSA
Dubai Financial Services Authority
UAE · DIFC
Tier 2 - strong
What the DFSA does
The DFSA is the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre free zone, applying a common-law framework modelled closely on UK standards.
Protections for traders
- Segregated client money rules
- Prudential capital requirements for licensed firms
- Clear client classification (retail vs professional)
- Mandatory complaints handling procedures
- Independent DIFC courts for disputes
Brokers licensed by the DFSA
Pepperstone
Top Pick4.7(1,892)
Award-winning execution speed
Min Dep
$0
Spread
0.1
Leverage
1:400
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XM
4.2(6,874)
10M+ clients, 190+ countries
Min Dep
$5
Spread
0.6
Leverage
1:1000
Affiliate link - see our Methodology