The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) is the national regulator for Israel’s capital markets, responsible for overseeing securities, investment firms, exchanges, and online trading platforms. In recent years, the ISA has implemented stringent rules governing forex, CFD, and binary options trading, with a strong emphasis on investor protection and market integrity.
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) maintains one of the strictest forex regulatory regimes in the world, with comprehensive investor protections, high licensing thresholds, and a complete ban on binary options. Israeli residents should only use ISA-supervised brokers and avoid offshore platforms.
- 30:1 for major forex pairs
- 20:1 for minor pairs and commodities
- 5:1 for equities and high-volatility assets
- Licenses and supervises forex and CFD providers serving Israeli residents
- Enforces leverage limits, capital requirements, and strict advertising controls
- Prohibits the offering of binary options domestically and internationally
- Maintains a registry of licensed trading platforms and a warning list of unauthorized firms
- Visit the ISA Supervised Entities Search
- Use the search tool to locate licensed forex and CFD trading platforms
- Check for license status, permitted activities, and any regulatory flags
Country
Israel
Established
1968
Contact
+972 3 710 9900
Complaint bodies
Israel Securities Authority (ISA), Israeli Ministry of Justice – for investor protection issues
Hotline
+972 3 710 9900
Complaint email
Last updated on: April 07, 2025
High Risk Warning : Please note that foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.