Financial Services Lawyers for CFD Brokers

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Regulatory & Licensing Services for CFD Brokers

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

Licensing Strategy & Authorisations

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

Trading, Leverage & Risk Rules

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

Product & Client Documentation

We draft client agreements, PDS/disclosure wording & risk warnings that explain how your CFDs work & the risks of leveraged trading.

Client Money, Margin & Liquidation Safeguards

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

AUSTRAC Registration & AML/CTF Programs

We build AML/CTF policies, procedures & monitoring tailored to your CFD broking & client‑money activity.

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Why Choose AFSL House for Your CFD Brokerage?

CFD‑First Expertise

We understand how CFD brokers operate, including leverage models, client profiles & how retail & wholesale clients trade.

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 spreads, revenue & client relationships and the way your business actually works.

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Our 4‑Step Licensing & Compliance Roadmap for CFD Brokers

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

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Success Rate

Step 1: Perimeter & Licence Scoping

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

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, PDS/disclosure wording & risk warnings for CFDs, plus trading conduct, leverage, pricing, conflicts & AML/CTF policies that support your licensed activities.

Step 4: Ongoing Oversight & Review

We support periodic reviews, incident response & regulator engagement so your licensing & compliance frameworks stay current as your CFD 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

An illustrative chart with key milestones & steps in applying for an AFSL & ensuring ongoing compliance.

AFSL Compliance Checklist

AFSL Compliance Calendar

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

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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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