Banxso, an FX/CFD brokerage company headquartered in South Africa, has recently acquired an Investment Dealer license from Mauritius's Financial Services Commission (FSC). The license was obtained through Éclat Technologies Ltd, a local subsidiary of Banxso.

Banxso Acquires FSC Mauritius License, Expanding Global Reach

The FSC is the regulatory body overseeing Mauritius's non-bank financial services sector. The acquisition of this license allows Banxso to offer a wider range of financial products and services to its international clientele, in compliance with the Mauritius' regulatory guidelines.

"The acquisition of the FSC Mauritius license is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance," said a senior spokesperson for Banxso. "It empowers us to broaden our horizons and reinforce our pledge to provide secure, transparent, and comprehensive financial services to our clients worldwide."

The SEC-2.1B license ensures that Banxso's clients can engage in various investment activities, knowing they are dealing with a licensed and compliant financial services provider. The company aims to leverage this license to provide its clients with secure and transparent financial solutions.

Although Banxso's headquarters are in South Africa where it relocated in 2022, it holds licenses from several other regulators, including in Vanuatu, the Union of Comoros, and Cyprus where it operates as XF Service.

Earlier this week, the company announced that it had obtained a license from the Australian ASIC, the most prestigious authorization Banxso has held to date.

"Banxso Limited is eager to introduce Australian traders to our innovative platform, where they can expect a trading experience that is not only secure and transparent but also enriched with educational support and technological advancement,” Manuel de Andrade, the Chief Operating Officer of Banxso, commented.

According to information provided by the company in 2022, it intended to acquire licenses in the UAE and the UK, but it currently does not hold these. It is unclear whether it is still pursuing them or has decided to suspend these efforts.

Mauritius Offers Cheap Licenses

Obtaining a brokerage license in Australia or even in Cyprus is relatively expensive. The FSC remains very competitive in this regard where existing licenses can be purchased for $250,000. Moreover, the capital requirements are much lower. In Europe, they amount to €135,000 for non-market maker brokers, whereas in Mauritius, they are several times cheaper.

“In Mauritius, the capital requirement for market maker brokers is approximately $21,800. In Vanuatu, it is approximately $42,000 and for a Seychelles FSA international securities dealer the minimum level of liquid capital is around $37,000,” Emily Faye Helmer, the Head of partnerships at Clearsky Network, commented.

Regarding offshore licenses, Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Bahamas are among the most preferred destinations, while South Africa is becoming increasingly popular for companies aiming to serve the African market.