DFSA
Dubai Financial Services Authority
UAE · DIFC
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
Best DFSA-regulated brokers
Ranked by BrokaBoy score, with ties listed alphabetically.
HFM
Multi-regulated broker formerly trading as HotForex
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Pepperstone
FeaturedAward-winning execution speed
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Axi
Australian MT4 specialist with a strong copy-trading offer
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Saxo Bank
Licensed Danish bank offering deep multi-asset market access
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IG
FTSE-listed global leader in CFDs and spread betting
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XTB
FeaturedTrusted since 2002
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XM
Featured10M+ clients, 190+ countries
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