Understanding Forex Broker Segregated Client Accounts
Everything you need to know about how regulated brokers segregate client funds and what protections this provides.
What Are Segregated Client Accounts?
Segregated client accounts are a fundamental protection mechanism required by most major financial regulators. They ensure that client deposits are held separately from the brokers own operating funds, providing protection in case of broker insolvency.
Regulatory Requirements by Jurisdiction
FCA Requirements
FCA-regulated brokers must hold client money in accounts with approved banks and obtain written acknowledgment from those banks that client money is not available for netting or set-off against any amount owed by the broker.
ASIC Requirements
Australian brokers must hold client money in accounts that are clearly identified as client money, separate from the licensees own money.
Editorial Note
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