Securities Commission of The Bahamas
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas supervises securities, investment funds, and financial/corporate services. For broker groups it is usually an offshore signal with limited retail protection.
Trust tier
Offshore / limited protection
Legal licensing may exist, but investor protection is usually more limited than top-tier regimes.
Securities dealer, investment fund, digital asset, or financial/corporate services permissions.
Protection depends on license type and Bahamian rules; do not assume top-tier compensation coverage.
Caribbean / Offshore
What it means
How to read SCB Bahamas regulation
- A verified SCB license can confirm a Bahamian regulated entity exists.
- It is normally a lighter signal than top-tier onshore regulation.
- Users should review entity, license type, leverage, and dispute-resolution terms.
Limits
What this license does not guarantee
- It does not provide the same protection assumptions as FCA/ASIC/EU regimes.
- It does not make other group entities covered by the Bahamian license.
- It does not guarantee compensation or easy dispute recovery.
Verify
How to check this license
Search the SCB registrant/licensee resources.
Confirm license type and legal entity.
Match account terms to the Bahamian entity if this license is relied on.
Red flags
When to be careful
- Bahamian licensing is presented as equivalent to top-tier investor protection.
- The broker highlights stronger licenses while onboarding users under Bahamas terms.
- No official registrant link is available.
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Important disclosure
Broker research, not investment advice
Availability, fees, investor protection, and regulation can vary by country and legal entity. Verify the broker and regulator details directly before opening an account.