eToro social investment network receives FCA license

(PRESS RELEASE) -- eToro, the world’s largest social investment network, has announced that it has been licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer financial services to its users under a UK broker license.

Social trading opens up the market to people who are interested to experience a new investment alternative, which is growing fast in popularity. This recognition of eToro by the FCA as a UK regulated company adds a seal of confidence for users who would like to explore the simple, engaging and exciting world of social investing.

“Getting our social investment network FCA regulated is a major milestone for eToro,” said Yoni Assia, Founder and CEO of eToro. “As the innovation leader in social investing, we are pursuing a clear vision: to give our users the opportunity to invest and trade the markets in a simple and transparent way. As such we take transparency and user protection very seriously and have implemented a long list of self regulation rules to ensure everyone in our investment network is treated equally. Having the FCA stamp of approval makes it official.”