About FBS in South Africa
A quick profile of the broker: history, oversight and what South African clients get access to.
Open FBS Account →FBS has been in the forex and CFD business since 2009, with different entities licensed under CySEC (331/17), ASIC and the FSC in Belize. Clients trade through MT4, MT5 or the FBS Trader app across 550+ instruments, and the Cent account puts a live account within reach from around $5.
The FBS profile
- FBS has been operating as a forex and CFD broker since 2009 and now serves clients across a wide range of markets.
- Three regulators sit behind the group's different entities: CySEC (licence 331/17) in Cyprus, ASIC in Australia and the FSC in Belize.
- Trading happens on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 or the FBS Trader app, spanning 550+ tradable instruments.
- Three account tiers are on offer — Cent, Standard and Zero Spread — and a swap-free version can be requested on eligible accounts.
Frequently asked questions
How long has FBS been operating?
Since 2009 — the broker has been running as an international forex and CFD provider for over a decade.
What licences does FBS hold?
Different FBS entities are licensed by CySEC (331/17) in Cyprus, ASIC in Australia and the FSC in Belize.
What's available to traders signing up from South Africa?
MT4, MT5, the FBS app, 550+ tradable instruments, three account tiers and an optional swap-free (Islamic) setup.