A broker's claim to be regulated is a starting point for checking, not proof. Status can also change after you open an account. This page shows how to keep a short record for each firm you use, based on what official registers say. It does not look anything up for you, and it does not rate any firm.
Per-Firm Regulation Record
A ticked box is your own answer, not verification, and the count is not a score or a safety rating. Nothing is saved or sent from this page.
Use the Legal Entity, Not the Brand
Platforms are often marketed under a brand while the account is held by a differently named company. The company named in the terms is the one that matters for regulation. Record its full legal name and any registration number, and use those, not the brand, in the register search. The step-by-step method is in how to check if a broker is regulated.
Read What the Entry Actually Says
A register entry can show that a firm is authorised, restricted, suspended or removed, and it can list what it may do. A firm may be authorised for some services but not others. Compare the permissions with the service you use. Where a register mentions a ban on selling binary options to retail clients, see the relevant country page, such as binary options in the United Kingdom or in Australia.
Watch for Lookalikes
Regulators have warned that some fraudsters copy the name or details of authorised firms. If the contact details on the register do not match those the firm gives you, stop and contact the regulator through details you find on the regulator's own site. See clone firm scam warnings.
Keep a Dated Record
For each firm, keep one row: legal name, regulator, register link, status read, date read, permissions noted and next check date. Dates matter because a status read a year ago may no longer be true. If you ever raise a complaint, a dated copy of what you saw can help; see the complaint resolution process.
Limits
A register entry shows status on the day you read it. It does not predict the firm's conduct, and it does not mean your money is protected in every case. Some countries do not allow retail sales of binary options at all, so an entry may not mean what you expect. This page is general information, not advice, and it names no firm or software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a firm be regulated and still cause problems?
Yes. Regulation sets rules and gives a route for complaints. It does not remove risk.
What if I cannot find the firm on the register?
Treat that as a reason to stop and ask the firm for its licence details, then check them with the regulator directly.
How often should I re-check?
Every few months, and whenever you plan to deposit more, or after you read news about the firm or its regulator.
Does this tool check the register automatically?
No. It is a checklist and record method. You do the lookup on the official site.