Regulation AND Licensing Information
CMTrading a trading broker approved by FSCA, South Africa’s main financial market regulator. Established in 1991 as the Financial Services Board, it is the only regulatory body for financial institutions in South Africa, covering banks, insurers, retirement funds, and trading brokers. Fewer than 100 brokers have gotten FSCA approvals to date, making it one of the most competitive licenses in Africa due to its strict regulatory conditions.
Find below our detailed licensing information, how to check or verify each license, and what regulations with FSCA mean for you as a trader.
Our Active Licenses
| Entity | Regulator | Licence No. | Since |
| GCMT South Africa (Pty) Ltd | FSCA: South Africa | FSP No. 38782 | 2012 |
| GCMT Limited (Seychelles) | FSA: Seychelles | SD070 | 2021 |
GCMT South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Licensed by FSCA (South Africa) in 2012 – License number: FSP No. 38782
GCMT Limited (Seychelles) – Licensed by FSA (Seychelles) in 2021 – License Number: SD070
Fewer than 100 brokers have been able to get FSCA authorization to date, making it one of the most competitive licenses in Africa.
How To Verify Our Licenses by Yourself
Step 1: FSCA: Go to fsca.co.za → click ‘Financial Service Providers’ → search FSP No. 38782 → confirm that GCMT South Africa (Pty) Ltd is listed as an authorized FSP.
Step 2: FSA Seychelles: Go to fsaseychelles.sc → Supervised Entities → Securities Dealers → find GCMT Limited- license SD070 will be displayed with the current status.
Both registries are open to the public. If a broker does not provide its license number or you cannot find it on the official regulator’s website, do not trade with them. CMTrading’s credentials are always verifiable.
What Regulation Means for You as a Trader
- Your funds are segregated in accounts different from CMTrading’s own company accounts
- CMTrading has to be audited annually as part of its regulatory oversight
- You have the rights and access to make formal complaints through the FSCA
- CMTrading is obligated by law to disclose all risks, fees, and terms associated with trading
- You can confirm our credibility at any time on public regulator websites
Still have questions about our regulatory status?
Contact our compliance team at cmtrading.com/contact-us or visit our Regulations page for full licence documentation.
