Institution record
Forex
GAIN Global Markets, Inc.
- Source score
- —
- Warnings
- 1
- Comments
- 0
Licence records
Licences within our coverage (banks and deposit-taking institutions) are listed first. Check each one on the regulator's own register.
| Regulator | Licence no. | Status | Licensed entity | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSATier-1 Financial Services Agency | Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 291 | Regulated | — | 2007-09-30 | |
NFATier-2 National Futures Association | 0339826 | Regulated | GAIN CAPITAL GROUP LLC | 2004-07-29 | |
FCATier-1 Financial Conduct Authority | 446717 | Regulated | StoneX Financial Ltd | 2006-03-24 | |
ASICTier-1 Australian Securities and Investments Commission | 345646 | Regulated | STONEX FINANCIAL PTY LTD | 2010-05-31 | |
MASTier-1 Monetary Authority of Singapore | CMS100476 | Regulated | STONEX FINANCIAL PTE. LTD. | — |
Peer regulatory & risk comparison
Side-by-side supervisory and risk benchmark comparing Forex against peer institutions in our banks and deposit-taking institutions dataset.
| Institution | Primary regulators | Regulated / total | Risk classification | Source score | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forex (this record) | FSANFAFCA+2 | 5 / 5 | Risk level not supplied | — | 1 |
| MUFG Bank | PRAOCCHKMA+4 | 7 / 7 | Risk level not supplied | — | 0 |
| Westpac | APRARBNZASIC | 3 / 3 | Risk level not supplied | — | 0 |
| Macquarie Bank | APRAASICASIC | 3 / 3 | Risk level not supplied | — | 0 |
| Al Rayan Bank | PRAFCA | 2 / 2 | Risk level not supplied | — | 0 |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | APRAASIC | 2 / 2 | Risk level not supplied | — | 0 |
Forex: institutional due diligence FAQ
Key supervisory, licensing, and counterparty verification questions generated from the dataset.
What is Forex's regulatory licence status and supervisory authorisation?
In our imported dataset, Forex (legal entity reference: GAIN Global Markets, Inc.) holds 5 recorded licence entries, of which 5 carry a "regulated" status and 5 are marked regulated or registered: FSA (Financial Services Agency) — licence Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 291, status: regulated, Tier-1; NFA (National Futures Association) — licence 0339826, status: regulated, Tier-2; FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) — licence 446717, status: regulated, Tier-1; ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) — licence 345646, status: regulated, Tier-1; MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) — licence CMS100476, status: regulated, Tier-1. Institutional due diligence requires verifying that the exact legal entity on your counterparty agreement matches the licensed entity name and registration number on the official FSA, NFA, FCA public register.
Which of Forex's jurisdictions and licences fall within this site's regulatory coverage?
Forex is registered at 30 Independence Blvd, Suite 300 (3rd floor), Warren, NJ 07059, and tracked under our banks and deposit-taking institutions scope based on its institutional service profile (Stock indices, Forex, Stocks) rather than a domestic focus licence. Its 5 recorded licences (FSA, NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS) should be evaluated for cross-border passporting and local solicitation rules.
What is Forex's institutional risk classification, enforcement exposure, and score profile?
Forex carries a "risk level not supplied" classification in the source dataset (composite numeric scores are not supplied for this record). The record flags 1 regulatory warning or complaint count. Because these figures reflect imported source fields rather than primary audit findings, compliance teams should review primary enforcement bulletins directly.
What operational due diligence steps apply to Forex's platforms, entity structure, and complaints?
Before allocating capital or executing trades with Forex (listed execution software: GOOD), institutional and retail allocators should: (1) confirm the domain (cityindex.com.au) against regulator-approved domains to guard against clone firms; (2) verify whether any of the 1 recorded warning/complaint entries or 0 user comments involve withdrawal restrictions or scope violations; and (3) confirm the dispute-resolution ombudsman tied to FSA.
Related institutional research & regulatory analysis
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Expanded Risk-Based Approach (ERBA) Basel III Endgame Standard: Master Agreement Clauses, Legal Opinions & Novation Workflows (-4.8% Cat I/II CET1 Change Benchmark)
Expanded Risk-Based Approach (ERBA) Basel III Endgame Standard (BASEL-ERBA-2026) stands at -4.8% (Cat I/II CET1 Change) (Source: Federal Reserve / OCC / FDIC, 2026-10-20), governing SIFMA Cleared Repo Annexes, ISDA proto
Prudential Regulation & Capital Standards
U.S. G-SIB Surcharge Method 2 Systemic Capital Buffer: Master Agreement Clauses, Legal Opinions & Novation Workflows (-40 bps 2026 Surcharge Cut Benchmark)
U.S. G-SIB Surcharge Method 2 Systemic Capital Buffer (GSIB-METHOD2) stands at -40 bps (2026 Surcharge Cut) (Source: Federal Reserve Board, 2026-10-20), governing SIFMA Cleared Repo Annexes, ISDA protocol adherence, and
Market Microstructure & Derivatives Taxonomy
Basel III 72.5% Standardized Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA) Output Floor: Master Agreement Clauses, Legal Opinions & Novation Workflows (72.5% Minimum RWA Floor Benchmark)
Basel III 72.5% Standardized Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA) Output Floor (BCBS-OUTPUT-FLOOR) stands at 72.5% (Minimum RWA Floor) (Source: Basel Committee (BCBS d424), 2026-10-20), governing SIFMA Cleared Repo Annexes, ISDA pr
ISDA & Counterparty Credit Lexicon
ISDA 2002 Master Agreement & Credit Support Annex (CSA) Close-Out Netting: Statutory Definition, Regulatory Scope & Compliance Deadlines (0.0% Netted Exposure Haircut Benchmark)
ISDA 2002 Master Agreement & Credit Support Annex (CSA) Close-Out Netting (ISDA-2002-CSA) stands at 0.0% (Netted Exposure Haircut) (Source: International Swaps and Derivatives Association, 2026-10-20), governing exact ru