Regulators

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SGE

2002

The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) is a financial market approved by the State Council and established by the People's Bank of China to specialize in the trading of precious metals such as gold. It was officially launched in October 2002. Her establishment has realized the marketization of China's gold production, consumption, and circulation system, and is an important symbol of the opening of China's gold market. Nature Self-regulatory agency History Since its establishment 15 years ago, the SGE has always adhered to the principle of serving the real economy and industrial development, striving to provide investors with richer investment channels, and has gradually developed into the core and hub of the Chinese gold market, as well as an important precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) trading market on a global scale. Since 2007, the SGE's trading volume has ranked first among the world's gold spot trading floors for 10 consecutive years. As of the end of 2017, the SGE had 253 members, including 165 domestic financial and comprehensive members, 19 special members, and 69 international members which are all well-known international banks, gold groups and investment institutions. There were 12,269 institutional customers and 9,312,200 personal customers. The SGE has established a multi-level gold market system composed of bidding, inquiry, pricing, and leasing markets, integrating the domestic main board market and the international board market. Contact Telephone: 021-33189588 Fax: 021-33662058 E-mail: [email protected] Address: Number 99 Henan Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai Postcode: 200001

INE

C Rating

China

2013

Approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“the CSRC”), the Shanghai International Energy Exchange Co., Ltd., or INE, is an international exchange that is jointly initiated and established by relevant entities including the Shanghai Futures Exchange, and open to global futures participants.

SFC

Hong Kong is an established international financial market, where a number of residents are looking to forex trading as a form of investment. Regulated forex brokers in Hong Kong are monitored by the Securities And Futures Commission(SFC), which was created in 1989 in response to the stock market crash of 1987. SFC is an independent statutory body responsible for the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. It is funded by licensing fees and transaction levies. Its main responsibilities of which cover the supervision of the above said markets, the promoting of a healthy trading environment, customer protection and the showcasing of Hong Kong as an attractive financial market and centre within China.

DFSA

Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai and has become a global city and business hub for the Middle East. In 2004, a special economic zone is located in the city known as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Then a financial regulatory agency of the zone called the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) came into existence. Notably, the jurisdiction of DFSA covers only the territory of the Dubai International Financial Centre, providing a regulatory environment of international standards. The DFSA's regulatory mandate includes asset management, banking and credit services, securities, collective investment funds, custody and trust services, commodities futures trading, Islamic finance, insurance, an international equities exchange, and an international commodities derivatives exchange. In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements applicable in the DIFC. Dubai only allows DFSA Forex brokers to conduct financial activities in the entire UAE. However, Dubai does offer an opportunity for investors to set up a business in DIFC for providing services to a global audience. Therefore, it is possible for brokers to set up their brokerage in Dubai without being regulated by the DFSA. In such an instance, investors are not protected by any regulatory laws or supervisions that are usually available with DFSA regulated broker. Consequently, several investors had faced problems with Dubai-based brokers and were victims of numerous frauds and financial scams. It should be mentioned that the problem only exists with non-regulated brokers, as all DFSA regulated Forex brokers do not indulge in any scams due to regulatory backlash from the DFSA and authorities.

FSRA

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a financial free zone, with its own civil and commercial laws based on English common law. ADGM is an international financial centre that offers a local, regional, and international business community within a world-class legal system and regulatory regime. FSRA is an independent authorities of ADGM. ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority was established to advocate a progressive financial services environment and uphold the integrity of the whole international financial centre by managing any potential risks exposure and undesirable impact.

CBUAE

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is the regulatory body of UAE, which promotes financial and monetary stability, efficiency and resilience in the financial system, and the protection of consumers through effective supervision that supports economic growth for the benefit of the UAE and its people. Forex brokers and other financial companies are required to follow Sharia laws while providing services to its investors. But there are no obvious advantages for traders to choose UAE-specific brokers unless they are looking for Sharia compliant trading accounts.

SCA

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is a federal UAE agency established based on Federal Decree No. (4) of 2000 by then-president of the UAE, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Authority is a federal government agency, which is financially and administratively independent, headed by a CEO and a Chairman of a Board of Directors, both appointed by the President of the UAE. The main objective of the Authority is to supervise and monitor financial markets in the UAE, including the Dubai Financial Market and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

DED

C Rating

United Arab Emirates

1992

The Department of Economic Development (DED) of the Emirate of Dubai is a government body entrusted to set and drive Dubai's economic agenda within the broader governance systems of the United Arab Emirates. The DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses.

BAPPEBTI

Indonesia BAPPEBTI was established in 2005 as a government agency. 1. Indonesia BAPPEBTI supervises foreign exchange, futures, commodities, etc. Institutions that provide foreign exchange are futures brokers in alternative trading systems. 2. Indonesia BAPPEBTI requires companies to join the compensation fund. If the company goes bankrupt, the compensation fund will compensate customers for their losses.

JFX

C Rating

Indonesia

1999

Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) is the first Futures Exchange in Indonesia. JFX was founded on August 19th 1999 with the foundation to bring great benefits to the business community and as a means of hedging. The main role of JFX is as a provider of facilities for its members to conduct futures contract transactions based on a set price through efficient interaction based on supply and demand in the electronic trading system. The establishment of JFX was based on Law No. 32 of 1997 concerning Commodity Futures Trading. JFX is committed to providing the best solutions and services for the Futures Trading Industry (PBK). The process of transformation and utilization of the latest information technology is optimized to respond to market demands and the dynamic business environment. JFX is consistent in innovating, developing products, increasing the capacity and competence of all functions and lines of the organization, as well as providing commodity trading infrastructure on international scale. JFX is proud to be part of the system for driving commodity sector trading transactions at the domestic and global level.