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Dukascopy Bank

HeadquartersSwitzerland Founded2004 Regulatory licenses1 Websitewww.dukascopy.com
What this broker record establishes

Dukascopy Bank is a Switzerland-origin bank-grade trading service provider associated with JForex, ECN-style liquidity and multi-asset access. Users should review onboarding threshold, fees, platform learning curve and regional service restrictions.

Identify the onboarding entity from these records before applying the score or any client protection to an account.

Entity and licence routes

  • The FINMA record in Switzerland is marked Active under identifier CHE-114.144.835 for legal entity Dukascopy Bank SA.

Why this score?

5 dimensions · open algorithm
Regulation w = 0.3
80.0 24.0 pts
Risk control w = 0.2
80.0 16.0 pts
Transparency w = 0.2
85.0 17.0 pts
Reputation w = 0.2 · not assessed (base 50)
50.0 10.0 pts
Disclosure w = 0.1 · not assessed (base 50)
50.0 5.0 pts
Assessment coverage 3/5 · These dimensions lack sufficient public data and stay at the base 50, excluded from downgrade checks: Reputation、Disclosure
Facts marked ↗ link to a public source; the rest are internally verified, evidence link pending Methodology Updated at: 2026-08-30 10:39

Regulatory licenses

1 on record
FINMA T1
Active
Switzerland
IdentifierCHE-114.144.835
Dukascopy Bank SA
Verify
Verified 2026-10-11

Which entity onboards you — and what protection you get

1 entities

You contract with one of the licensed entities below, not with the brand. Protection differs enormously between jurisdictions, so check which entity actually onboards you.

Regulator / Jurisdiction Entity Retail leverage cap Investor compensation Negative balance protection
FINMA T1
Switzerland · FINMA
Dukascopy Bank SA #CHE-114.144.835
No cap Bank deposit protection of CHF 100,000 (only for entities holding a banking licence) Not recorded
Leverage caps, compensation limits and negative balance protection are general jurisdiction rules, not promises by this broker. Entity names and licence numbers link back to regulator evidence.

Company profile

Structure · Ownership · Listing
Client funds segregated
Yes — held separately from company funds
Trading platforms
MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4
Source Checked 2026-08-28

Score evidence trail

5 scoring facts
Regulation +/− Reason Evidence
Regulation +30.0 Tier 1 licence from FINMA (REG_LIC_FINMA)
Risk control +30.0 Client money is held separately and can be verified (RISK_FUND_SEG) evidence pending
Transparency +20.0 Registered and operating locations are consistent (TRANS_HQ_MATCH) evidence pending
Transparency +15.0 Shareholders and directors are publicly traceable (TRANS_SHAREHOLDERS) evidence pending
Reputation +0.0 Insufficient user reviews (0) for assessment (REP_INSUFFICIENT) evidence pending

AI editor brief

FXCN risk summary

Dukascopy is strongest in Swiss bank context and platform depth. It is better suited to users willing to learn a professional platform and prioritize compliance and liquidity.

Generated by AI from structured facts above. All sources are linked under "Why this score".

Frequently Asked Questions

Which authorities regulate Dukascopy Bank?

As of 2026-10-11, the FXCN database records 1 active licence(s) for Dukascopy Bank: FINMA #CHE-114.144.835, including 1 Tier-1 licence(s). Every entry links to its public evidence source — see the licence table above.

When was Dukascopy Bank founded and where is it based?

Dukascopy Bank was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Switzerland.

How can I verify Dukascopy Bank's licences myself?

Take the licence number to the regulator's official register (FCA Register, ASIC Connect, NFA BASIC, etc.) and search it. Every licence row on FXCN links to its regulator evidence page with a last-verified date.

Which scoring dimensions has FXCN actually assessed for Dukascopy Bank?

The FXCN score combines 5 weighted dimensions: Regulation 30%, Risk control 20%, Transparency 20%, Reputation 20%, Disclosure 10%. As of 2026-10-11, 3/5 dimensions have enough public data to assess; not yet assessed: Reputation, Disclosure. Unassessed dimensions stay at the base score of 50 — they neither add points nor trigger the "any dimension too low" downgrade. We would rather flag a gap than fill it with a guess. Every individual point adjustment is listed in the evidence table above. Methodology

User reviews

No reviews yet.
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