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Netherlands Broker License

The Netherlands financial services industry is considered to be a complex and vast industry to fully understand. With regards to Netherlands forex brokers is it essential that a Netherlands broker license is obtained prior to engaging in forex related activity. It is important to know who the regulatory body in the Netherlands is as all forex brokers must operate in compliance with the regulatory standards as set down by the official body.  In most cases, it is advisable to seek the advice from a professional consultancy in order to gain a clearer understanding of the requirements involved to obtain a Netherlands broker license.

For information on how DeltaQuest can provide comprehensive consultancy on all areas of Netherlands Broker licensing, Contact DeltaQuest.

Netherlands Broker Firms, Netherlands AFM

The regulatory body in the Netherlands for the issuing of broker licenses is the AFM – Authority for the Financial Markets. The AFM was established in March 2002 in a bid to provide a regulatory framework for the supervision and management of all financial services in the Netherlands. The AFM was established initially due to the “Review of the supervision of the financial market sector” report which was conducted by the Netherlands Ministry of Defense.

The AFM has the responsibility for supervising the overall conduct of the entire financial market in the Netherlands, and its responsibility extends to accepting, reviewing and issuing the relevant financial licenses include the Netherlands broker license for forex brokers.

The three main areas of focus for the AFM are;

- increasing the accessibility of the Netherlands financial markets

- ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the financial markets in the Netherlands

- Developing the financial market to promote confidence

Obtaining a Netherlands Broker License

To obtain a Netherlands broker license you must form a company in the Netherlands for the purpose of engaging in forex trade. The application form for the broker license must include; the company Memorandum and Articles of Association, company manuals for internal and external procedures, your fit and proper test results, and in some cases the company business plan will be required.

DeltaQuest can assist you with your Netherlands broker license from the initial application procedure to the management and compliance of your forex brokerage with the standards set down by the AFM.

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