Is Questrade regulated? Licences and regulators (2026)
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Data refreshed 24 Jul 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Yes. Questrade is regulated by 1 authority: CIRO (Canada). 1 of these are tier-1 (major) regulators.
Questrade licences and regulators
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| CIRO | Canada | Tier 1 (major) |
What the tiers mean
Tier 1 covers major regulators with strict capital, segregation and conduct rules (for example FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, BaFin, FINMA). Tier 2 covers established regulators with solid frameworks (for example CySEC, FSCA, DFSA). Tier 3 covers offshore or registration-only regimes with lighter oversight. The tiering is our editorial classification; it is not a statement by any regulator.
Before depositing, check the licence number on the regulator's public register and confirm which Questrade entity will hold your account — protections such as negative balance protection and compensation schemes depend on the entity, not the brand.
Common questions
Is Questrade regulated by the FCA?
No — Questrade is not licensed by the FCA according to our catalogue. Its licences are: CIRO.
Is Questrade regulated by ASIC?
No — Questrade is not licensed by ASIC according to our catalogue. Its licences are: CIRO.
Is Questrade regulated by CySEC?
No — Questrade is not licensed by CySEC according to our catalogue. Its licences are: CIRO.
Is Questrade an offshore broker?
No. Questrade holds at least one tier-1 licence, so it is not an offshore-only broker, although it may also operate offshore entities for some regions.
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