🏆 Tier 1
Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
📍 Germany
90
/100
Trust Score
BaFin is Germany's integrated financial regulatory authority.
📋 Key Facts
| Full Name | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority |
| Country | Germany |
| Established | 2002 |
| Trust Tier | Tier 1 |
| Brokers Regulated | 3 |
📊 Requirements
| Minimum Capital | €730,000 |
| Compensation Scheme | EdW - €20,000 |
| Retail Leverage | 1:30 |
| Pro Leverage | 1:500 |
| Segregated Funds | ✓ Required |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✓ Yes |
✅ Advantages
- German regulatory standards
- EU passporting
- Strong enforcement
⚠️ Considerations
- Complex compliance
- EU leverage restrictions
🔑 Key Features of BaFin Regulation
MiFID II compliant
EdW compensation scheme
🏢 BaFin-Regulated Brokers
3 brokers in our database are regulated by BaFin.
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✅ How to Verify a BaFin License
1
Get the License Number
Find the broker's BaFin license number on their website (usually in the footer).
2
Visit the Official Register
Go directly to BaFin's official register. Never use links provided by the broker.
3
Search & Verify
Search by company name or license number. Confirm the license is active and covers forex/CFD services.
4
Check for Clone Firms
Verify the website URL matches exactly what's on the official register. Scammers copy legitimate broker details.