Is FBS Regulated? Who Oversees It (2026)

Yes — FBS is regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Belize), and scores 2/5 on our regulation and safety scale.

Key facts

Regulators	ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Belize)
Our regulation score	2/5
Segregated client funds	Yes
Negative balance protection	Yes
Founded	2009

FBS is regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Belize). Regulation matters because a licensed broker must meet capital, conduct and client-money rules, and you have an official authority to escalate to if something goes wrong.

ASIC — the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Australia) — is a Tier 1 authority. You can verify FBS's status yourself on the ASIC Connect professional registers. Independently confirming a licence on the official register is the single most reliable safety check a trader can do.

CySEC — the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Cyprus (EU)) — is a Tier 1 authority. You can verify FBS's status yourself on the CySEC regulated entities register. Independently confirming a licence on the official register is the single most reliable safety check a trader can do.

"FSC (Belize)" does not correspond to a recognised licensing register we can point you to. Where a broker cannot be verified on an official regulator's register, treat any implied protection with caution.

Client funds at FBS are held in segregated accounts, meaning they are kept separate from the company's own operating money, and negative balance protection is in place, so you cannot lose more than your balance.

Risk note

FBS's oversight sits at the lighter end of our set (2/5). That is not the top-tier, FCA/ASIC-first protection some traders insist on, so weigh the higher counterparty risk before funding a large balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is FBS regulated?

Yes. FBS is regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Belize) and scores 2/5 on our regulation scale. You can confirm its licence on the relevant authority's official public register.

How can I verify FBS's licence myself?

Search for FBS on the official register of its regulator (ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Belize)). If a firm claims a licence it doesn't hold, it will not appear — always check the source directly.

Are my funds protected at FBS?

Client funds are held in segregated accounts and negative balance protection is provided. These protections are part of what its regulatory status requires.

This page answers one specific question about FBS. For the full picture — neutral rating, pros and cons, and every stat side by side — read the complete FBS review.