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AFM

Authority for the Financial Markets - The Netherlands' financial regulatory authority.

Definition

AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) is the Dutch financial markets regulator responsible for supervising the conduct of financial institutions. Operating under EU MiFID II regulations, it ensures fair and transparent financial markets in the Netherlands.

How It Works

Supervises conduct of financial institutions in Netherlands
Operates under EU MiFID II framework
Works alongside DNB (Dutch Central Bank) for prudential supervision
Enforces ESMA restrictions on retail CFD/forex trading

Trading Tips

Dutch brokers follow strict EU regulations

Leverage caps apply (30:1 forex)

Check AFM register for authorized firms

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