Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its Financial Services Authority (FSA) was established under the Financial Services Authority Act 2013 as the independent regulator for non-bank financial services, covering capital markets, collective investment schemes, insurance, and fiduciary services.
1. Securities Dealer Licence
Issued under the Securities Act 2007, covering brokerage and proprietary dealing in forex, CFDs, and other securities products. This is one of Seychelles' most widely used financial licences.
2. Investment Advisor Licence
For firms providing investment advice on securities, with lower capital requirements than the Securities Dealer Licence.
3. Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence
Issued under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2024, covering digital asset trading, custody, and related services.
4. Insurance Licence
Issued under the Insurance Act 2008, covering domestic and non-domestic insurers, insurance brokers, and insurance managers.
5. Mutual Fund Licence
Issued under the Mutual Fund and Hedge Fund Act 2008, covering private funds, professional funds, public funds, and fund administration.
6. Fiduciary Services Licence
For fiduciary services such as registered agent services for international business companies, trust administration, and company secretarial services.
Forex And Cfd Brokerages
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Investment Advisory and Asset Management Firms
Fund Managers and Fund Administrators
Insurance and Reinsurance Businesses
Trust and Corporate Service Providers
