The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) regulates securities and investment business in The Bahamas. It is an offshore jurisdiction, but a comparatively well-established one, and several large global brokers use a Bahamas entity to serve international clients.
What an SCB licence means for traders
- Higher leverage is typically available versus EU/UK/Australia.
- Lighter requirements on capital and protections than tier-one regulators.
- Client-money rules apply, though without a large statutory compensation scheme.
The SCB is often viewed as a more reputable offshore option than some smaller jurisdictions, but it still offers fewer safeguards than a tier-one licence.
How to verify an SCB broker
The SCB publishes a register of firms on its official website. As always, confirm exactly which entity holds your account — protections depend on the licensing entity, not the broker’s brand.
In short
An SCB (Bahamas) licence is a mid-tier offshore framework offering higher leverage with lighter safeguards. Prefer brokers that pair it with a tier-one licence. See our broker reviews.