London based Retail FX and CFDs broker Fortrade has announced that its Dubai-based entity, Fortrade (DIFC) Limited, has been granted regulatory authorisation by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The license places the company within the regulatory framework of the Dubai International Financial Centre, one of the region’s most established international financial hubs. The company said that the development reflects Fortrade’s continued focus on operating within recognised regulatory environments and strengthening its presence in the region through a structured and transparent market framework.

Chris Warburton, CEO of Fortrade, stated that the DFSA authorisation reflects the group’s ongoing work to maintain consistent governance and compliance standards across its global operations. The license positions the DIFC entity within a formal regulatory framework, alongside the company’s other regulated entities in the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions.

Regulation, Structure, and the DIFC Framework

The DFSA license authorises Fortrade (DIFC) Limited to operate from within the DIFC, a financial free zone established to support global financial institutions through a common-law legal system, independent courts, and internationally aligned regulation. The DIFC is home to banks, asset managers, insurers, and trading firms that operate across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Fortrade’s entry into this framework reinforces its commitment to operating in environments where regulatory clarity and institutional oversight underpin market activity. In addition to its DIFC presence, the group continues to serve clients through regulated entities in the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions.

Chris Warburton added that the company’s attention remains on how traders actually engage with markets on a day-to-day basis.

“Fortrade has always strived to make the trading experience straightforward, without layering on features that make it harder to use. That starts with platforms that are stable and accessible across web, mobile, and desktop, and extends to a broad product range. Alongside that, we provide educational materials and market analysis so traders have access to information when they need it. For those using structured approaches, including day trading, having everything within the same environment removes friction from the process.”

About Fortrade

Fortrade was established in 2013, and received its FCA license the following year. The company installed a new CEO in mid-2020, former LMAX and CitiFX executive Chris Warburton. Fortrade is controlled by Liechtenstein based investment firm Audina Treuhand AG.