About FBS in Kenya
Who FBS is, how it is regulated and what it offers traders in Kenya.
Open FBS Account →Founded in 2009, FBS is a multi-entity forex and CFD broker licensed by CySEC (331/17), ASIC and the FSC in Belize — none of which is a Kenyan regulator, so Kenyan clients are onboarded under the offshore FSC entity. The broker runs MT4, MT5 and its own FBS Trader app across 550+ instruments, with account minimums from about $5.
FBS at a glance
- FBS is an international forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, serving clients across many countries including Kenya.
- The group is regulated by CySEC in Cyprus (licence 331/17), ASIC in Australia and the FSC in Belize — it is not licensed by Kenya's Capital Markets Authority (CMA), and Kenyan clients trade through these international entities.
- It offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the FBS Trader mobile app across 550+ instruments, with M-Pesa among the local funding options.
- Kenyan traders can open a Cent, Standard or Zero Spread account, with swap-free (Islamic) options available.
Frequently asked questions
How long has FBS been operating?
Since 2009 — FBS has run for over a decade as an international forex and CFD broker.
Which regulators oversee FBS?
CySEC in Cyprus (licence 331/17), ASIC in Australia and the FSC in Belize; Kenya's CMA is not among them, so Kenyan clients use the offshore entity.
What can Kenyan clients do on an FBS account?
Trade on MT4/MT5 or the FBS app, choose between Cent, Standard and Zero Spread accounts, request a swap-free setup, and fund via M-Pesa, card or bank transfer.