Regulation · UAE · July 2026
SCA vs DFSA — What UAE Traders Should Know
SCA regulates mainland UAE securities market; DFSA regulates DIFC financial firms. FxPro's Dubai office (Rolex Tower, Office 1006, Sheikh Zayed Road) is not the same as holding either licence — onboarding remains CySEC 078/07 or SCB for UAE retail CFD clients (FCA 509956 group).
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs.
SCA (Abu Dhabi/Dubai mainland)
Federal regulator for onshore brokers and listed markets. Check SCA register before believing 'UAE licensed' ads.
DFSA (DIFC)
Separate rulebook for firms in Dubai International Financial Centre — different passporting from mainland.
FxPro position
Physical presence in Dubai ≠ SCA or DFSA authorisation. Verify entity name in client agreement.
FAQ
Is FxPro DFSA?
Not marketed as DFSA-authorised for retail CFD — confirm current status on official registers.
Which regulator for complaints?
Your signed entity (e.g. CySEC), not SCA, for typical FxPro UAE onboarding.