Exness Regulation & Safety of Funds
How Exness is regulated and how client funds are protected.
Open Exness Account →Exness is a licensed broker regulated by reputable authorities in several jurisdictions, with group entities holding licenses from regulators such as the FCA, CySEC, FSCA and the FSA. Regulated entities must keep client money in segregated accounts and offer negative balance protection to retail clients, alongside AML and KYC checks. The exact entity and protections depend on your country of residence. Trading CFDs remains high-risk.
Exness regulation at a glance
- Exness is a licensed broker regulated by reputable authorities in several jurisdictions.
- Its group entities hold licenses from regulators including the FCA, CySEC, FSCA and the FSA.
- Regulated entities are required to keep client money in segregated accounts.
- Negative balance protection means retail clients cannot lose more than their balance.
- AML and KYC rules require identity verification before funding and withdrawals.
- The specific entity and protections that apply depend on your country of residence.
- Trading leveraged CFDs is high-risk regardless of regulation — use only money you can afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions
Is Exness regulated?
Yes. Exness group entities are licensed by reputable regulators including the FCA, CySEC, FSCA and the FSA; the entity that applies depends on your country.
Are my funds protected?
Regulated entities keep client money in segregated accounts and provide negative balance protection. This does not remove the risk of trading losses.