CBI
Central Bank of Ireland
Ireland · EU
Tier 1 - strictest
What the CBI does
The Central Bank of Ireland authorises and supervises investment firms under MiFID II and is known for a demanding authorisation process and strong consumer protection code.
Protections for traders
- Investor Compensation Scheme up to €20,000
- Consumer Protection Code obligations
- Leverage capped at 1:30 for major FX pairs
- Negative balance protection for retail clients
- Segregated client asset regime with annual audit
Best CBI-regulated brokers
Ranked by BrokaBoy score, with ties listed alphabetically.
Interactive Brokers
8.8/10· Trustpilot 3.1 (5,486 reviews)
Global multi-asset broker for serious investors
Min Dep
$0
Spread
0.1 pips
Leverage
1:30
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AvaTrade
7.7/10· Trustpilot 4.8 (13,229 reviews)
Global broker, local support
Min Dep
$100
Spread
0.9
Leverage
1:400
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