The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the UK’s primary financial regulatory body. It is globally recognized for setting some of the highest standards in financial oversight. The FCA’s main mission is to ensure transparency, accountability, and consumer protection within the financial sector. Any broker licensed under the FCA must comply with strict regulations designed to safeguard traders and promote fair practices. FCA-regulated brokers are required to keep client funds in segregated accounts, separate from the company’s operational funds. This ensures that your money is protected, even if the broker faces financial difficulties.