: Locate the broker's license number in their website footer and cross-reference it directly on the regulator's official register.
: Ensure the broker provides segregated client accounts , meaning your money is kept separate from the company's operating funds. 2. Evaluate Total Trading Costs Regulatory compliance
: Only use brokers regulated by "Tier-1" authorities such as the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (US), or FINMA (Switzerland).