AFM
Authority for the Financial Markets - The Netherlands' financial regulatory authority.
Quick answer
AFM is the Dutch financial markets regulator, supervising conduct under EU MiFID II rules. It enforces ESMA restrictions on retail trading.
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
1
Dutch brokers follow strict EU regulations
2
Leverage caps apply (30:1 forex)
3
Check AFM register for authorized firms
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