Regulation

Alpari (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (United Kingdom).

For more details you may refer to the FSA website, using the following firm reference number: 448002, or firm name: Alpari (UK) Ltd.

About the FSA

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. The FSA has been the single regulator for financial services in the UK since December 2001, when were given their statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).

All firms regulated by the FSA are required to meet strict financial standards, including capital adequacy requirements. On a regular basis, firms are required to submit financial reports to the regulator. These standards are enforced by the FSA, which has the right to fine firms and/or terminate a firm's regulatory status for violations.

• Maintain sufficient liquid capital in excess of the amount required to cover all client deposits, potential fluctuations in the firm’s currency positions and outstanding expenses;
• Does not include any debt outstanding to the firm as part of this capital;
• Undergo scrutinizing annual audit performed by an independent financial auditor^*.

Furthermore, Alpari (UK) Limited holds all deposits with only highly reputable financial institutions.

^*Our annual financial reports are audited by a leading financial auditor in the United Kingdom - Smith & Williamson.

If you are considering opening a live account, we will be happy to help you with this. On the “Open a Live Account” webpage you will find a complete, step by step guide of the account opening procedure.

It is very important for us to know that all our customers are happy with our services and we strive to do our best to provide good execution and helpful customer support.