Financial Services Lawyers for FX Brokers

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Regulatory & Licensing Services for FX Brokers

We design & execute the licensing, documentation & compliance frameworks your foreign exchange brokerage needs.

Licensing Strategy & Authorisations

We assess your FX broking business model to map the regimes you’ll engage & the licence authorisations you’re likely to need to offer FX services in Australia.

Trading, Leverage & Execution Rules

We draft rules & procedures for leverage settings, order handling, execution, pricing & spreads so your trading model is clearly documented.

Product & Client Documentation

We draft client agreements, product disclosure wording & risk warnings that explain how your FX trading works & the risks involved.

Client Money, Margin & Risk Safeguards

We help design client‑money, margining & risk‑management settings that support clear ownership, protection & regulatory expectations.

AUSTRAC Registration & AML/CTF Programs

We build AML/CTF policies, procedures & monitoring tailored to FX broking & client‑funds activity.

Australia's Leading Financial Services Law Firm for FX Brokers

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Why Choose AFSL House for Your Foreign Exchange Brokerage?

FX‑First Expertise

We understand how foreign exchange brokers operate, including leverage models, pricing, client profiles & how retail & wholesale clients trade currency.

Integrated Licensing & Compliance

We align licensing strategy, client documentation, product disclosures, trading‑conduct rules, client‑money settings & AML/CTF into one coherent framework.

Commercially Practical Advice

We explain regulatory constraints & help you protect revenue, spreads, client relationships & the way your business actually operates.

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Our 4‑Step Licensing & Compliance Roadmap for FX Brokers

We turn complex licensing & compliance questions for foreign exchange brokers into a clear process from scoping through to launch & ongoing review.

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AFSL Applications

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Step 1: Perimeter & Licence Scoping

We assess your FX products, leverage settings, services & business model to advise whether licensing is required in Australia & what authorisations are likely needed to offer FX services.

Step 2: Application & Structural Alignment

We prepare licence applications or variations & align your governance, people & entity structure with your licence conditions.

Step 3: Documentation & Policy Build‑Out

We draft or refine client agreements, disclosure wording & risk warnings for FX trading, plus trading‑conduct, leverage, pricing, conflicts & AML/CTF policies that support your licenced activities.

Step 4: Ongoing Oversight & Review

We support periodic reviews, incident response & regulator engagement so your licensing & compliance frameworks stay current as your FX brokerage evolves.

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2026 Guide to AFSL Applications

A practical guide covering the key steps, milestones & timeframes for obtaining an AFS License.

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Your AFSL Roadmap

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AFSL Compliance Checklist

AFSL Compliance Calendar

Comprehensive calendar outlining key compliance deadlines & obligations for AFSL holders throughout the year.

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Insights Library

Practical AFSL Guides & Insights

Unlock free AFSL guides, checklists, and insights in our regularly updated Insights Library, written by legal experts.

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Who We Are

Founded in 2020 by senior financial services lawyer Peter Hagias, AFSL House specialises in regulatory and legal services for AFSL holders. Our expert team serves fintech companies, fund managers, and financial planners both locally and internationally, delivering compliance solutions that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Under Peter’s leadership as an industry consultant and compliance committee chair, we continue to provide outstanding support to Australia’s financial services sector.

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