Common comparison error
An investor compensation scheme is not insurance against unsuccessful trades and does not automatically cover every brand affiliate, balance type, or product.
GlossaryRegulation & safety
Investor compensation scheme
A jurisdiction-specific arrangement that may compensate eligible customers when a covered firm cannot meet certain obligations.
Practical use
How to verify Investor compensation scheme
Read Investor compensation scheme together with Authorised firm, Client-money segregation, Regulatory permission. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
The scheme covers eligible retail claims against one authorized entity up to its published cap after firm failure, but excludes trading losses and an offshore affiliate. The review records those boundaries beside the account agreement.
Evidence path
Where to verify Investor compensation scheme
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.