FXTRADING.com is committed to providing a secure, compliant, and transparent trading environment for clients worldwide. We operate under a multi-entity structure, allocating accounts to different regulatory entities based on your residency (or nationality) to ensure compliance with applicable laws and maximize client protection.
Our Regulatory Entities Overview
FXTRADING.com is a trading brand of Gleneagle Securities Pty Limited, which holds the following regulatory licenses:
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC): AFSL No. 337985, applicable to providing financial services to Australian residents.
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC): Securities Dealer License No. 40256, applicable to providing services to international clients who are non-Australian residents.
Why Allocation Based on Residency/Nationality?
ASIC Regulation Specifically for Australian Retail Clients
ASIC enforces strict product intervention measures for Australian residents trading retail forex and CFDs, including leverage caps (maximum 1:30 for major forex pairs), negative balance protection, client funds segregation, and standardized risk disclosure. These regulations are designed to provide the highest level of protection for Australian investors.
To fully comply with ASIC requirements and avoid any potential cross-border compliance conflicts, our ASIC entity (AFSL 337985) exclusively serves Australian citizens or permanent residents.
VFSC Entity Serves International Clients
For non-Australian residents, we provide services through our VFSC-regulated entity. This entity allows more flexible trading conditions (such as higher leverage options) while maintaining fundamental regulatory compliance and client funds protection (such as separately managed accounts). This enables us to offer competitive trading conditions to over 100,000 clients globally while ensuring all operations meet international standards.
This Is Not a "Ban" – It's an Optimized Compliance and Protection Arrangement
This multi-entity operation is common practice in the forex/CFD industry, designed to:
Provide Australian residents with Tier-1 level (ASIC) highest protection standards.
Offer international clients more attractive trading conditions while avoiding local regulatory restrictions or conflicts in different countries/regions.
Ensure the broker's overall operations are efficient, transparent, and compliant with all applicable regulations.
What Happens When You Open an Account?
If you are an Australian citizen or Australian tax resident: The system will guide you to open an account regulated by ASIC. You will enjoy all protections under the ASIC framework, including leverage restrictions and negative balance protection.
If you are a non-Australian resident: The system will guide you to open an account regulated by VFSC, offering broader leverage options and global market access.
How Is Client Funds Safety Ensured?
Regardless of the entity, client funds are held in separate segregated trust accounts, strictly separated from company operational funds. We comply with the requirements of respective regulatory authorities and provide negative balance protection, ensuring you will never lose more than your account deposit amount.
Quick Q&A:
Q: If a citizen of the People's Republic of China lives in Australia, which regulatory entity will their account be under?
A: ASIC
Q: If an Australian citizen lives in Japan, which regulatory entity will their account be under?
A: VFSC
If you have any questions about account allocation, regulatory differences, or specific trading conditions, please feel free to contact us via 24/5 Live Chat, email, or phone. We will provide personalized answers based on your specific situation.
FXTRADING.com is dedicated to providing you with a safe, innovative, and reliable trading experience. Thank you for your trust!