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What are Forex Companies?

Published February 16, 2026, 17:20
What are Forex Companies?

The article clarifies the nature of Forex companies and distinguishes them from illegal activities such as "boiler rooms". Forex companies operate under strict supervision by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and other international authorities, implementing European directives and undergoing regular audits. It is emphasized that they have no connection to illegal investment advice or fraud, such as the one dismantled by Europol in an international fraud network worth over 700 million euros. Furthermore, the article refutes claims that Forex companies choose Cyprus due to lax supervision, pointing out that the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission fully implements the European regulatory framework and conducts strict controls. Supervision is comparable to that of other European Union member states. Forex companies primarily provide services for executing stock market orders through electronic platforms in financial products such as CFDs, without offering investment advice or promising returns. They do not manage funds or undertake investment advice. Finally, the strictness of procedures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing is emphasized, with thorough checks by supervisory authorities and banks. Deposits and withdrawals must be made from bank accounts or cards belonging to the investor himself, preventing transactions from third parties.