FSCA-regulated brokers, with license numbers you can check
Regulation is the first filter most traders apply, and the one most often stated without proof. Every broker below is listed with its FSCA license number exactly as the broker publishes it, linked to the source so you can confirm it on the official register.
| Broker | License no. | Official register | Minimum deposit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FSP 50926 (FP Markets (Pty) Ltd) South Africa | Source | $100 | Open account | |
FSP 51268 (Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd) South Africa | Source | $50 | Open account | |
46632 (HF Markets SA (PTY) Ltd) South Africa | Source | $0 | Open account | |
51913 South Africa — entity: Orinoco Capital (Pty) Ltd (Octa brand) | Source | $25 | Open account |
How do I verify a FSCA license myself?
Take the license number from the table and search it on the regulator's own public register. If the entity name on the register does not match the entity that will actually hold your money, that difference matters — a broker group can be licensed in one jurisdiction while onboarding you through another.
Does FSCA regulation mean my money is protected?
It means the entity is authorised and subject to that regulator's rules, which typically cover client-money segregation and reporting. The specific protections — compensation schemes, negative balance protection, leverage caps — differ by regulator and by which entity onboards you, so check the entity named in your account agreement, not just the group's best license.