FSA

The FSA (Financial Services Authority) in Seychelles is the regulatory authority for the financial services sector on the islands, established in 2013. The FSA falls primarily into the offshore license category, commonly used by subsidiary entities of larger broker groups to register their Seychelles presence. Classified as Tier-3, the FSA license involves more flexible capital requirements and less stringent compliance obligations compared to top-tier regulators like FCA or ASIC. If you use a broker licensed by the FSA alone, it is advisable to verify whether that broker also operates under a stronger regulatory jurisdiction.