Regulations
At Equinox, we provide exceptional market conditions, advanced trading features, and unique protections designed to give your trading strategy the competitive edge it needs. Experience an environment built for traders who demand better-than-market conditions and unmatched reliability.
Your Money, Your Access – Anytime
At Equinox, we believe that your funds should always be available to you with no unnecessary restrictions or delays. Trade with confidence, knowing that you have instant access to your capital.
Financial Services Authority (FSA) – Seychelles
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent regulatory body responsible for overseeing non-banking financial services. As a licensed and regulated broker under the FSA, Equinox complies with all necessary laws and regulatory frameworks to offer you a safe and secure trading environment. This ensures that we adhere to the highest standards of operational conduct and financial security.
Equinox Ltd operates under FSA regulation to provide services to clients in jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS)
Equinox B.V. is a licensed Securities Intermediary under the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS). This regulatory body supervises the financial markets in Curaçao and Sint Maarten to ensure their stability, safety, and integrity. By adhering to CBCS guidelines, Equinox guarantees that your trading experience is transparent, efficient, and secure.
We offer services to selected jurisdictions outside the EEA under this regulation.
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Financial Services Commission (FSC) in the British Virgin Islands oversees financial services and ensures that companies like Equinox BVI Ltd operate in line with international regulations. We hold a license from the FSC to provide forex trading and other services, ensuring your investments are handled with professionalism and full legal compliance.
Equinox BVI Ltd serves clients outside the EEA under this regulation.
Financial Services Commission (FSC) – Mauritius
Equinox MU Ltd is authorized by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC), which regulates the non-banking financial services sector in Mauritius. This ensures that we provide a robust, secure, and transparent trading environment, while adhering to the regulatory requirements of the FSC. Though we are licensed to operate globally, Equinox MU Ltd does not currently offer retail services.
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) – South Africa
Equinox ZA (PTY) Ltd is authorized as a Financial Service Provider (FSP) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The FSCA is dedicated to market regulation and ensuring the fair treatment of financial customers. By operating under FSCA oversight, we maintain a transparent and secure trading environment for our South African clients.
In addition, Equinox ZA PTY Ltd is also authorized as an Over-The-Counter Derivatives Provider (ODP) by the FSCA.
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Equinox CY Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), which oversees investment firms in Cyprus. As a CySEC-regulated broker, we maintain high standards of security and operational transparency, ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected at all times. However, Equinox CY Ltd currently does not offer services to retail clients.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – United Kingdom
Equinox UK Ltd is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. The FCA is responsible for overseeing financial services firms and markets to ensure they operate with integrity. As an FCA-regulated entity, Equinox UK Ltd offers the assurance of stringent operational and ethical standards. Currently, Equinox UK Ltd does not offer services to retail clients.
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) – Kenya
Equinox KE Ltd is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in Kenya as a non-dealing online forex broker. The CMA supervises market intermediaries and financial institutions to ensure they operate fairly and transparently. With this license, Equinox provides a secure and regulated environment for forex traders in Kenya.
Jordan Securities Commission (JSC)
Equinox Jordan Ltd is regulated by the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), responsible for supervising the non-bank financial services sector in Jordan. We are fully licensed and registered with the Companies Control Department of Jordan to offer forex trading services, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.
Security You Can Trust
Your security is our priority. At Equinox, we use industry-leading protocols to safeguard your data and funds, ensuring you can trade in a secure environment.
Segregated Client Accounts
Your funds are always kept in segregated accounts, separate from company assets. This ensures that your money is fully protected and accessible whenever you need it, with no exceptions.
Multiple Regulatory Approvals
Equinox operates under stringent regulatory standards, holding licenses from trusted international authorities. You can trade with peace of mind, knowing that your financial data and transactions are handled with complete transparency and integrity.
Focus on Trading – Let Us Handle the Rest
At Equinox, we’re dedicated to optimizing your trading experience. You decide how and when to trade, and we work behind the scenes to ensure your trades are executed with maximum efficiency and minimal cost.
Low Trading Costs
Trade with some of the lowest spreads and commissions in the market, ensuring that more of your profits stay with you. Our transparent pricing means no hidden fees, just straightforward trading.
No Market Impact
Place large orders without affecting market prices. At Equinox, we offer deep liquidity pools that ensure your trades are executed at competitive prices, regardless of order size.
Enhanced Trade Implementation
Our proprietary trade implementation process ensures that you receive guaranteed liquidity and efficient trade execution, helping you capitalize on every market opportunity.