CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how these products work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.

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Central Bank of Ireland

Our tier
Tier 2
Jurisdiction
EEA
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The Central Bank of Ireland authorises and supervises investment firms based in Ireland, which can passport their services across the European Economic Area.

What it means for a retail trader

EU-wide retail CFD rules apply, including the 30:1 leverage cap on major pairs and negative balance protection. Eligible clients are covered by the Irish Investor Compensation Scheme: 90% of the loss, up to €20,000.

How to check a firm

Search the firm’s legal name or licence number on the official register linked above. Confirm that the name, the number and the website on the register match the firm you are dealing with, and that its permissions cover the product you want to trade. Clone firms often borrow a real firm’s name and number but use a different web address.

Brokers in our database with a CBI licence

BrokerDossier ScoreEntity serving youMin. depositPlatformsActions
AvaTrade Founded 2006 50 Ava Trade Markets Ltd BVI FSC #SIBA/L/13/1049 Tier 3 (offshore) $100 MT4MT5Own platform Review Visit site
Interactive Brokers Founded 1978 Listed 91 Interactive Brokers LLC CFTC/NFA #0258600 Tier 1 $0 Own platformTradingView Review Visit site

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