How many brokers hold a CONSOB license?

We currently track 0 CONSOB-regulated brokers serving retail clients. Our list is limited to brokers we actively review — the full CONSOB register contains additional entities that do not offer retail forex or CFDs.

How do I verify a broker's CONSOB license?

Visit https://www.consob.it and search the official public register for the broker's company name or license number. Each broker we list has their CONSOB license number shown in their review. If the register entry is active and matches what the broker advertises, the license is genuine.

Are CONSOB-regulated brokers safer than offshore brokers?

Yes, substantially. CONSOB regulation enforces capital requirements, client money segregation, mandatory negative balance protection for retail, and ongoing compliance audits. Offshore brokers typically offer none of these protections.

Can a CONSOB broker serve clients in other EU countries?

Yes. Under MiFID II, a CONSOB license can be passported into any other EU member state, meaning a single authorisation covers all 27 EU countries.

All CONSOB Regulated Forex Brokers 2026

Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (Italy) regulates 0 brokers that we actively review. Compare their spreads, platforms and protections below.

Last verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

We track 0 brokers regulated by CONSOB (Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa) in 2026. All of them hold a valid CONSOB license with published register numbers, segregate client funds, and comply with the full suite of ESMA-aligned investor protections.

License data last reviewed April 2026.

About CONSOB

CONSOB is Italy's financial markets regulator. Italy has one of the largest retail trading communities in Europe, and CONSOB actively monitors forex brokers serving Italian clients.

Established in 1974 and based in Italy, CONSOB enforces the full suite of EU rules including client fund segregation, negative balance protection, and strict marketing restrictions. For the complete background on how CONSOB supervises the industry, read our full CONSOB regulation guide.

Every CONSOB Regulated Broker We Track

We do not currently track any brokers holding a direct CONSOB license. Most brokers serving Italy clients do so via MiFID passporting from another EU regulator.

What CONSOB protection means for you

The Italian Investor Compensation Scheme covers up to EUR 20,000 per person. Client funds must be held in segregated accounts.

✓Long-established regulator (since 1974)
✓Active in blocking unauthorized broker websites
✓Italian Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000
✓Requires Italian-language client documentation
✓Cooperates with CySEC on cross-border supervision
✓Regular consumer warnings about unauthorized firms

How to verify a broker's CONSOB license

1. Find the license number on the broker's website
Regulated brokers display their CONSOB license number in the footer of every page, usually alongside an ESMA risk warning. If you cannot find it within two clicks, treat the broker as unregulated.
2. Open the CONSOB public register
Go to https://www.consob.it and navigate to the official register of authorised firms. Every legitimate regulator publishes this list for free.
3. Cross-check the legal name and license number
The legal entity name shown on the register must match the entity name printed in the broker's legal documents and account opening agreement. A trading brand (e.g. "Broker X") is not the same as the licensed legal entity — verify both.
4. Check the license status
The register will show whether the license is active, suspended, or withdrawn. Only open an account with a firm whose license is active. Suspensions and withdrawals are public record for a reason.

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