By Staff Writer
Retail FX and CFDs broker XS.com has added another milestone to its global growth story, announcing that it has received a Category 5 license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates.
The approval marks an important step for the broker, which already has its headquarters in the UAE, and further cements its commitment to expanding responsibly under the country’s well-regarded regulatory framework.
Like other recent licenses issued by the SCA to CFD brokers, XS.com’s new authorization is a limited “Category Five” license. This allows the company to conduct financial consultation, introduction, and promotion activities within the UAE. (By contrast, a Category One license covers full brokerage and trading services, including holding client funds.)
The firm has established a new local entity, XStrade Financial Consultation LLC, which will operate under the new SCA license. XS.com said the approval gives it a stronger foundation in one of the most respected and transparent regulatory environments in the world — a move that enhances its reputation for trust and credibility in the region.
“Securing our new SCA license in UAE is a moment of pride for everyone at XS.com and a powerful validation of the credibility we have built over the years. The United Arab Emirates is a prestigious and dynamic global financial hub, and being licensed here represents not only a regulatory milestone but also a clear signal of our commitment to excellence, transparency, and client protection,” said Shadi Salloum, Regional Director of XS.com in the MENA.
This latest approval adds to XS.com’s growing list of regulatory achievements. In August 2025, the broker also obtained a license from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius, expanding its regulated presence across key financial centers.
XS.com now joins a number of global CFD brokers that have recently received Category Five licenses from the SCA, including Neex and XM.
