PUBLIC FINANCIAL BUSINESS REGISTER
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IFSA VERIFY
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PUBLIC DIRECTORY
Explore a selection of approved records currently available in the public register.
HOW IT WORKS
The process is designed to make requirements visible and verification status easy to understand.
See the full processCreate a business account with a work email and your core company details.
Submit supporting documents and verify your phone, email, company, and domain.
Eligible approved businesses receive a searchable public record and verification mark.
INVESTOR PROTECTION
Review recent warnings before sending funds or sharing personal information.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority says aibtctrade.ltd is unauthorised and may be targeting people in the UK, and advises consumers to avoid dealing with it.
Read alertThe Financial Conduct Authority says INDEX PAIRS is unauthorised and may be targeting people in the UK, warning consumers not to deal with the firm.
Read alertThe FCA says The Real FX is unauthorised and may be targeting people in the UK, leaving customers without key protections.
Read alertIFSA UPDATES
Guidance, announcements, and developments from the authority.
ASIC alleges Commonwealth Bank overcharged about 42,000 CommBiz customers by roughly A$8.5 million through undisclosed payment fees between 2020 and 2025.
Read update
The FCA says Ethica Resolve has agreed to pause payment demands and take other steps to protect consumers disputing disguised remuneration loan claims.
Read update
The FCA says lenders may offer car finance compensation before legal challenges conclude, provided customers receive at least what the scheme would pay.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
The International Financial Services Authority (IFSA) is an independent regulatory body responsible for licensing, supervising, and regulating financial services firms operating under its jurisdiction. IFSA’s mandate is to promote financial integrity, market transparency, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection within the financial services industry.
Any entity conducting regulated financial services activities within or from IFSA’s jurisdiction must obtain the appropriate license prior to commencing operations. This may include brokers, investment firms, asset managers, payment institutions, and other financial intermediaries.
The duration of the licensing process depends on the completeness of the application, the complexity of the proposed business model, and the responsiveness of the applicant. On average, the process may take several weeks to a few months following submission of all required documentation.
Minimum capital requirements vary depending on the category of license and the nature of financial activities being conducted. Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial resources to ensure operational stability and client protection.
Yes. Foreign companies may apply for authorization, provided they meet IFSA’s regulatory standards and comply with any local establishment or representation requirements set forth under applicable regulations.
MARKET BRIEF
Selected stories from external market publications.
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Uber’s UK banking partner Griffin raises $20M for stablecoin services
EU DeFi proposals could push users to riskier platforms, says Coinbase exec
Stablecoin supply falls $14.2B in biggest 30-day drop since June 2022
START WITH CONFIDENCE
Search by license number for an approved IFSA record, or begin your firm's verification application.
