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Updated Mar, 2024

To determine which regulation your eToro account falls under, log in to your eToro account and navigate to 'Settings' and then access your Profile Settings. At the bottom of this section, you'll see details about your specific eToro entity and the associated regulatory body.

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Getting Started

As a trader, understanding the regulatory landscape of your investments is paramount. Knowing which corporate entity manages your account and the specific financial regulator overseeing it equips you with crucial information, ensuring you're well-prepared to address any potential issues or concerns down the line. To make this process straightforward for you, I've crafted a concise step-by-step guide. So, delve in about this crucial eToro regulation detail and stay informed.

 

Regulation Assignment Upon Registration

Please be aware that as soon as you make your initial deposit, your account falls under a specific eToro entity and its corresponding financial regulator, based on the Terms and Conditions you accepted during registration.

 

Determining Your Account's Regulatory Body

To identify the specific eToro corporate entity associated with your account and its regulating body, simply follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your eToro account.
  2. Navigate to 'Settings'.
  3. Click on your username at the top to view your Profile Settings.
  4. At the bottom, you'll find details about your eToro entity and its regulation.

 

Account Migration and Adjustments

Your eToro account may transition between different eToro corporate entities, leading to a change in the overseeing regulator. Typically, such shifts are based on your country of residence.

🏛️ For example: If your account was initially under eToro Europe, regulated by CySEC, but you reside in the UK, eToro would recommend transitioning to eToro (UK) Ltd., which is authorized and overseen by the FCA.

Should such a migration be intended, eToro will notify you. If you don't respond to this notice, it will be interpreted as your acceptance of the migration and your agreement to the terms and conditions of the new corporate entity.

 

Final Word

And there you have it! You've now learned the fundamental steps to ascertain the regulation governing your eToro account. I trust this information will serve you well. Don't hesitate to share this knowledge with fellow traders, ensuring everyone stays informed and empowered.

 

 

eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets, as well as trading CFDs.

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The Wikitoro Team is a dynamic group of five seasoned eToro traders who have been actively using the platform since 2018. As pioneers in establishing the Wikitoro wiki site, we are dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information we provide. Our team regularly verifies data and content from our authors and contributors, taking turns to meticulously review each piece. Our commitment is to offer our readers factual and precise information, reflecting our extensive experience and deep understanding of the eToro platform.

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