By Staff Writer
Fortrade has expanded its regulatory footprint in the Middle East after its Dubai-based entity, Fortrade (DIFC) Limited, received authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
The approval places Fortrade within the regulatory framework of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the region’s leading international financial hubs. The broker said the licence reflects its continued focus on operating under recognised regulatory regimes and strengthening its regional presence through a structured and transparent market framework.
Fortrade Chief Executive Chris Warburton said the DFSA authorisation aligns with the group’s efforts to maintain consistent governance and compliance standards across its global operations. With the DIFC licence, Fortrade now operates within a formal regulatory framework alongside its other regulated entities in the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and additional jurisdictions.
“Fortrade has always strived to make the trading experience straightforward, without layering on features that make it harder to use. That starts with platforms that are stable and accessible across web, mobile, and desktop, and extends to a broad product range. Alongside that, we provide educational materials and market analysis so traders have access to information when they need it. For those using structured approaches, including day trading, having everything within the same environment removes friction from the process,” Chris Warburton commented.
The DIFC operates under a common-law legal system with independent courts and internationally aligned regulation, and hosts a wide range of banks, asset managers, insurers, and trading firms serving the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
