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The Financial Supervision Authority (FSA)

Estonia
Estonia
Regulated by Government of Estonia, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
Introduction

The Financial Supervision Authority of Estonia (FSA), locally known as Finantsinspektsioon, is the independent financial regulator in Estonia. It supervises banks, investment firms, insurance providers, and forex/CFD brokers offering investment services. As a European Union member, Estonia’s FSA fully complies with MiFID II and ESMA rules, offering robust investor protection.

 

The Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (FSA), or Finantsinspektsioon, offers a transparent, MiFID II-aligned regulatory framework for forex brokers. With strong oversight, EU protections, and a public registry of licensed firms, traders can safely operate with FSA-authorized providers.

Leverage limits
  • 30:1 for major currency pairs
  • 20:1 for non-major pairs and gold
  • 10:1 for commodities and indices
  • 5:1 for equities
  • 2:1 for cryptocurrencies
Responsibilities & role in forex trading
  • Licenses investment firms providing forex and CFD trading services
  • Enforces MiFID II conduct and prudential rules
  • Implements ESMA’s product intervention measures, including leverage limits
  • Publishes a public register of licensed entities and a warning list for unauthorized firms
How to verify regulation?
  1. Visit the Finantsinspektsioon Public Register
  2. Search by company name or license type
  3. Confirm license status and authorization for forex/CFD services
Frequently asked questions
Details

Country

Estonia

Established

2001

Customer support

Contact

+372 66 80 500

Complaint channels

Complaint bodies

Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon), Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) – for retail disputes

Hotline

+372 66 80 500

Complaint email

info@fi.ee

Financial instruments regulated
  • Forex
  • Options
  • Last updated on: April 07, 2025