Retail Broker
Saxo regulation and licences
An online trading and investment platform run by Saxo Bank A/S, a Danish bank licensed since 2001 and designated a systemically important institution in 2023. Bank J. Safra Sarasin became its majority shareholder in March 2026.
- Ownership
- Saxo Bank A/S; Bank J. Safra Sarasin holds 71.31% since 2 March 2026
- Headquarters
- Hellerup, Denmark
- Regulated entities
- 6 companies, 6 regulators
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Regulated entities
| Entity | Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxo Bank A/S | Danish FSA (Finanstilsynet) | Denmark | Bank licence no. 1149 (as stated by the firm) |
| Saxo Capital Markets UK Ltd | FCA | United Kingdom | FRN 551422 |
| Saxo Bank (Schweiz) AG | FINMA | Switzerland | Bank licence (as stated by the firm) |
| Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd | MAS | Singapore | Capital Markets Services licence |
| BG SAXO SIM S.p.A. | CONSOB and Banca d’Italia | Italy | Investment firm (SIM) (as stated by the firm) |
| Saxo Bank Securities Ltd. | Japan FSA | Japan | Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 239 (as stated by the firm) |
As disclosed by the firm; last checked 10 October 2026 (see sources). Licences were independently verified in audit TBR-A-2026-023.
Sources
- Saxo: Licences and regulation
- Saxo: Protection of retail client funds
- Saxo Bank: Annual Report 2025
- FCA register: Saxo Capital Markets UK Ltd
- MAS Financial Institutions Directory: Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd
- Saxo UK: website footer (FRN 551422)
- Saxo Switzerland: website
- Saxo Japan: website footer
- BG SAXO: website