Regulatory Licensing

Financial Services Licence Application & Advisory

FXBX provides end-to-end licence application management and advisory across 15 regulatory licence categories — covering FX, payments, crypto/VASP, and UAE-regulated frameworks including SCA, ADGM, VARA, and Freezone structures.

Licence Categories

AFSL — FX / Investment

Australian Financial Services Licence

Regulatory Authority: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)  |  Region: Australia

What the Licence Permits

  • Dealing in financial products including FX, CFDs, and derivatives
  • Providing financial product advice to retail and wholesale clients
  • Operating a managed investment scheme
  • Market making and principal trading in financial instruments

Target Client Profile

  • FX and CFD brokers seeking Australian regulatory standing
  • Financial product advisers and dealers
  • Entities requiring access to Australian retail and wholesale markets
  • Firms seeking a tier-1 regulatory credential for institutional credibility

Key Regulatory Requirements

  • Fit and proper persons assessment for responsible managers
  • Minimum net tangible assets (NTA) requirements — varies by authorisation
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Compliance arrangements and risk management systems
  • Dispute resolution membership (AFCA)
  • AML/CTF program registration with AUSTRAC

FXBX Scope of Work

  • AFSL application preparation and lodgement
  • Responsible manager identification and assessment
  • Compliance framework and risk management system design
  • AUSTRAC AML/CTF program development
  • Professional indemnity insurance advisory
  • Ongoing AFSL compliance support

Typical Timeline

12–18 months from lodgement to grant, subject to ASIC processing

Timelines are indicative only and subject to regulatory authority processing times, completeness of application, and other factors outside FXBX's control.

Value Proposition

The AFSL is one of the most recognised and respected financial services licences globally. Holding an AFSL provides significant credibility with institutional counterparties, banking partners, and technology providers — and enables access to Australian retail and wholesale markets under a tier-1 regulatory framework.

Regulatory Disclaimer: All information regarding licensing requirements, timelines, and regulatory frameworks is provided for general informational purposes only and is subject to change. FXBX does not guarantee any particular regulatory outcome. Regulatory authority decisions are made at the authority's sole discretion. Prospective applicants should seek independent legal advice regarding their specific circumstances before commencing any licence application.