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5 Best FSCA Regulated Forex Brokers in Africa

  • January 11, 2022
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority, or FSCA, is South Africa’s financial market regulator. The FSCA is one of the most respected regulatory bodies in the world, guaranteeing that all retail traders and customers are treated fairly, that forex brokers safeguard client money, and that forex brokers fulfill their financial commitments.

Best FSCA Regulated Forex Brokers in Africa

The FSCA regulates forex trading in South Africa and frequently informs retail traders about forex brokers, including cautions, risk alerts, and other critical information. Additionally, the FSCA strengthens and promotes the integrity of South Africa’s financial markets.

The following list features the best FSCA-regulated Forex Brokers in Africa.

AvaTrade

AvaTrade is one of the industry’s most popular online brokers, offering a multi-asset platform, a broad selection of tradable financial instruments across several asset classes, and some of the finest trading conditions available.

AvaTrade provides dynamic account choices for ordinary traders and professionals, while also providing significant training resources for beginning traders.

Pros

AvaTrade is a trusted broker with multi-regulation in several regions

The broker has won several industry awards

Social trading opportunities are provided

Powerful and flexible trading platforms

There is a large range of tradable instruments

Cons

The broker does not accept US traders

The fixed spreads offered are not the tightest

Exness

 Exness is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker that offers both beginner and professional traders several trading opportunities. Exness offers a choice between different retail investor accounts in addition to educational sources, trading tools, and powerful trading platforms.

Pros

Well-regulated by several entities including FSCA

Competitive spreads across all account types

Multi-currency accounts offered to African traders

No withdrawal fees or deposit fees charged

More than 100 currency pairs offered

Cons

Limited stock CFDs offered

US clients are not accepted

HotForex

HotForex is a well-regulated online trading broker that comes highly recommended because of its minimal trading and non-trading costs. HotForex provides insured client money, a variety of trading accounts, and access to advanced trading platforms for its traders.

HotForex is an excellent choice for both novice traders and experienced investors, since it provides specialized customer support and a low minimum deposit requirement, allowing forex traders to start a retail investment account with modest sums of cash.

Pros

HotForex is regulated in several jurisdictions

Tight and competitive spreads on EUR/USD and other major pairs

Low minimum deposit requirement on most retail investor accounts

HotForex offers a wide range of tradable instruments across markets

Cons

United States clients are restricted from trading services offered by HotForex

XM Group

XM is one of the industry’s leading online forex and CFD brokers. XM Group is renowned for providing traders with a plethora of trading alternatives. Apart from demo accounts, XM is well-known for offering a diverse range of real money accounts with favorable trading conditions.

Pros

Well-regulated across the globe by reputable market regulators

Negative balance protection offered on all retail accounts

Secure payment methods offered

Well-suited for beginner traders as well as professional investors

Offers sophisticated tools for advanced traders

Cons

The broker does not offer fixed spread accounts

Inactivity fees are applied to dormant accounts

US clients are not accepted

Khwezi Trade

Based in South Africa, Khwezi Trade is a reputable CFD and forex broker that is well-regulated by the FSCA. Khwezi Trade is known for its range of markets and competitive conditions offered to African traders of all trading skills.

Pros

Well-regulated by the FSCA

Offers trading tutorials as well as comprehensive market analysis

Traders get a dedicated account manager

Cons

US clients are not accepted

There is a limited selection of base currency options

Limited funding options

The FSCA Structure

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is governed by a board of directors, and it carries out its mandate through divisions. Given that the FSCA has the sole authority to choose its own Commissioner, it becomes a less attractive candidate to be targeted by financial politics and pressures.

Additionally, the Commissioner serves as Registrar of Non-banking Financial Institutions in South Africa, in addition to overseeing the institution’s day-to-day operations and compliance.

The Commission’s authority is delegated to Deputy Commissioners who are appointed by the Minister of Finance and who are supported by the Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, and Media Liaison Officer, among other individuals.

Key Financial Sector Conduct Authority Responsibilities

As part of its mission to guarantee that the investment environment in South Africa is sound and conducive, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has established a strong reputation for its regulatory framework in the areas of capital markets, insurers, collective financial schemes, friendly schemes, retirement funds, and friendly societies, amongst other sectors.

The Financial Services and Consumer Protection Act (FSCA) ensures the cooperation of regulated entities and has the authority to impose compensation orders, unlimited penalties, and cost orders against those who fail to comply. In South Africa, these orders are treated as though they were a judgment of the Supreme Court of the country, and they are made a matter of public record.

A customer complaints service is effective in fielding complaints, and a separate self-policing appeals board is available to any aggrieved entity who believes they have been wronged by the regulator or any of its executive officers to file a complaint with the board.

Conclusion

The Financial Services and Corporate Governance Authority (FSCA) is credited with bringing stability and transparency to South Africa’s investment industries. Forex traders who want to be protected can do so by dealing with brokers who are licensed in their home country and who adhere to South African law.

South African clients may be able to keep their funds in their home country in certain circumstances, further increasing their trust in the brokerages.

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