This guide brings together a practical collection of financial regulators, industry publications, technology platforms and specialist financial marketing resources that brokers, banks and fintechs should know about. Bookmark this list as we will be updating it with useful resources.
Financial Regulators
FCA: Financial Conduct Authority
The UK’s financial services regulator. Useful for regulatory guidance, rules, enforcement updates, financial promotions guidance and the Financial Services Register, particularly for businesses operating in the UK.
ASIC: Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator. Useful for licensing information, regulatory guidance, enforcement updates and financial services requirements in Australia.
CySEC: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
Cyprus’s securities and investment services regulator. Useful for regulatory announcements, investor warnings, circulars, guidance and information about regulated financial firms in Cyprus and the EU.
SEC: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The US securities regulator. Useful for securities regulation, enforcement actions, investor protection, public company information and financial market developments.
CFTC: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The US regulator for futures, options and swaps markets. Particularly useful for forex, derivatives, commodities and trading-related regulation.
NFA: National Futures Association
The US derivatives industry’s self-regulatory organisation. Useful for registration, compliance and background information on futures and forex businesses.
FINRA: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
A US securities industry regulator overseeing broker-dealers and registered representatives. Useful for broker regulation, compliance, investor information and financial industry research.
ESMA: European Securities and Markets Authority
The EU authority responsible for investor protection and stable, orderly financial markets. Useful for EU regulatory developments, consultations, warnings, guidance and market research.
FINMA: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority
Switzerland’s financial market regulator. Useful for financial services regulation, licensing and market supervision in Switzerland.
BaFin: Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
Germany’s financial regulator, covering banking, financial services, insurance and securities markets. Useful for businesses targeting the German financial market.
MAS: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator. Useful for financial services regulation, fintech, payments, banking and financial market developments across Asia.
SFC: Securities and Futures Commission Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s securities and futures regulator. Useful for licensing, enforcement, investor protection and financial market regulation in Hong Kong.
FSMA: Financial Services and Markets Authority Belgium
Belgium’s financial services regulator. Useful for financial product regulation, investor protection, financial markets and conduct requirements.
DFSA: Dubai Financial Services Authority
The regulator for financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre. Useful for businesses targeting Dubai and the DIFC.
ADGM FSRA: Financial Services Regulatory Authority
The financial regulator within Abu Dhabi Global Market. Useful for fintech, financial services, capital markets and digital asset regulation in Abu Dhabi.
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Global Financial and Banking Institutions
Bank for International Settlements
The BIS supports central banks and financial authorities with research, statistics and analysis covering banking, monetary policy, financial stability and global markets. Useful for authoritative banking and macroeconomic research.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF provides global economic research, country data, forecasts and reports covering the world’s economies and financial systems. Useful for macroeconomic, FX, inflation, growth and country-specific research.
World Bank
Provides global economic research, development data, country indicators and financial information. Useful for emerging markets, financial inclusion and country-specific content.
OECD
Provides economic research, policy analysis and international datasets covering economies, financial markets, taxation, digitalisation and consumer issues. Useful for comparative economic and market research.
European Central Bank
The ECB provides monetary policy information, economic analysis, banking statistics, financial stability research and euro-area data. Useful for eurozone, inflation, interest rate, banking and payments content.
Financial Industry Publications
Finance Magnates
Covers online trading, forex, fintech, payments, cryptocurrency and financial services through news, analysis, research and industry information. Useful for brokers, fintechs, trading platforms and financial marketers.
FinanceFeeds
Covers forex, CFDs, fintech and digital assets, including brokers, trading platforms, regulation and trading infrastructure. Useful for forex and CFD marketers, brokerages and financial technology providers.
LeapRate
Covers online trading, brokers, fintech, financial markets and industry developments. Useful for forex, CFD, brokerage and financial technology research.
FX News Group
Specialist coverage of the global online trading and forex industry, including brokers, technology, regulation and industry appointments. Useful for FX brokers, fintech providers and industry marketers.
FXStreet
Provides forex news, market analysis, economic calendars and trading information. Useful for forex content teams, market commentary and trader audience research.
Financial Times
One of the world’s leading financial newspapers, covering markets, economics, banking, investment, companies and global politics. Useful for executive-level financial intelligence, trend identification and high-quality source material.
Reuters
A global news agency covering financial markets, economics, companies, politics and breaking news. Useful for fact-checking, market developments, corporate news and financial news monitoring.
Bloomberg
Provides financial news, market data and analysis covering global financial markets. Useful for institutional market intelligence and financial news research.
Specialist Financial Technology Platforms
XTB
Previously X Open Hub, XTB provides institutional liquidity and trading infrastructure to banks, brokers and fintechs, including multi-asset liquidity and connectivity solutions. Useful for broker technology, liquidity, institutional trading and fintech research.
oneZero
Provides trading technology, connectivity, liquidity management, data and engagement tools for brokers, banks and financial institutions. Useful for FX infrastructure, liquidity, broker technology and trading data.
Devexperts
Develops trading platforms, exchange infrastructure, market data technology and capital markets software. Useful for brokerages, exchanges, wealth management and financial technology research.
Match-Trade Technologies
Provides trading platforms, CRM, liquidity and data feeds, prop trading software, copy trading and trading infrastructure. Useful for forex brokers and prop trading companies.
Brokeree Solutions
Provides broker technology including social trading, PAMM, liquidity bridges, risk management and prop trading solutions. Useful for retail brokers and prop firms.
cTrader
A trading platform and technology ecosystem used by brokers and traders, particularly across forex and CFD markets. Useful for understanding broker technology and the trading-platform landscape.
Metaquotes
MetaQuotes is a financial technology company best known for developing MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), two of the most widely recognised trading platforms used by forex and CFD brokers globally.
Content, Brand and Events
Contentworks Agency
For 10+ years Contentworks Agency has remained committed to helping financial businesses navigate an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. Led by experienced financial marketers, Contentworks Agency delivers strategy & consulting, forex analysis, content marketing, social media management, PR and reputation management to leading finance brands around the world.
QUBE Events
QUBE Events specialises in finance, forex, fintech, payments and RegTech events, bringing together senior executives, decision-makers, regulators, technology providers and industry experts across international financial centres. Its event portfolio includes the VISION FOREX FORUM, NextGen Payments & RegTech Forums and the ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit, covering markets, brokerage growth, regulation, payments, financial technology and innovation.
Boldive
Boldive is a design and marketing studio that helps companies make their offering clear, compelling and easy to act on. From web design to Meta Ads campaign management, everything is created with the audience, business goal and desired next step in mind. The result not only delivers a polished visual experience but also effectively communicates the company’s value and encourages meaningful action.
Financial Markets Media
FinancialMarkets.media (FMM) is a specialist 360° marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the financial and fintech industries. Backed by FXStreet and built by traders and marketers, FMM combines first-hand financial-market knowledge with specialist marketing expertise, a combination that sets it apart from generalist agencies. Its services span financial PR and media buying, SEO, AEO, digital reputation management, and white-label financial content, allowing brokers, fintechs, banks, and financial institutions to build visibility across traditional search engines and emerging AI platforms. Rather than focusing solely on individual campaigns or placements, FMM takes a multi-channel approach to digital visibility, helping brands strengthen their authority and reputation across thousands of relevant online touchpoints. This combination of financial-sector expertise, publisher reach, PR capabilities, and search and AI visibility makes FMM a specialist partner for financial brands looking to increase their online presence and credibility.
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Buzz Dealer
Buzz Dealer is a global digital marketing agency specialising in online reputation management, PR, Digital PR, SEO, ASO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). It has a particular focus on financial brands, including forex and CFD brokers, crypto businesses, PSPs, multi-asset brokers and banks.
Growth-onomics
Growth-onomics is a data-driven performance and growth marketing agency based in Cyprus, with a global client base. The agency focuses on turning data and customer insights into measurable growth through performance marketing, SEO, AEO, CRO, UX, customer journey optimisation and omnichannel campaigns. Its team has particular experience working with fintech, SaaS and other highly competitive digital businesses, making it relevant to financial brands looking for measurable acquisition and revenue growth.
Cyprus Graphics
Cyprus Graphics is a professional printing and graphic production company offering everything from business cards, brochures and corporate stationery to large-format displays, stickers, banners and specialist finishes. Useful for financial brands, forex brokers, fintechs and trading companies looking for high-quality forex-specific marketing and graphic design, including broker presentations, trading event materials, banners, business cards, brochures, branded stationery, promotional materials and other physical brand assets.
Let’s Talk Financial Marketing
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* List compiled October 2026.