Regulations & Licenses
Welcome to VSTAR, where trust and transparency are at the core of our operations. As a responsible international broker, we prioritise the safety and security of our clients' funds and strive to provide a conducive trading environment. Central to this commitment is our dedication to regulatory compliance and licensing.
We prioritize your fund safety and trust.
We're proud to be licensed and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), one of the most stringent and respected financial regulatory bodies in the world.
Australian Securities and
Investment Commission
ASIC is an independent Australian Government body. We are set up under and administer the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act), and we carry out most of our work under the Corporations Act.In all its activities ASIC works closely with a range of
international organisations, foreign regulators and law enforcement agencies. ASIC makes and receives international requests in relation to investigations, compliance and surveillance, policy research, delegations and licensing/due diligence and general referrals.VSTAR Finance Pty Ltd is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to provide financial services under AFSL526187.
When you’re trading, peace of mind is invaluable.
The ASIC license is more than just a regulatory requirement—it’s a promise that we’re committed to safeguarding your interests at every step.
Your Funds are Protected
Under ASIC regulation, your funds are securely held in segregated accounts, completely separate from our operational funds. This means your money is protected from any business risks, ensuring it’s always available when you need it.
Transparency You Can Trust
ASIC’s strict guidelines mean we’re committed to providing you with a trading environment free from hidden fees, misleading information, or unfair practices. What you see is what you get—clear pricing, transparent terms, and no surprises.
Security in Every Transaction
ASIC’s oversight ensures that we have robust security measures in place to protect your personal and financial data. With regular audits and strict compliance standards, you can trade knowing that your information is safe with us.
Licence Authorization Conditions
This licence authorises the licensee to carry on a financial services business to
provide financial product advice across various types of financial products, and to handle financial products. This includes issuing, applying for, acquiring, varying, or disposing of financial products.
| Financial product advice | Dealing with Financial Products | |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | Financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset, index, or interest rate. | This includes both issuing these products and dealing with them on behalf of others. |
| Foreign Exchange Contracts | Contracts for the future purchase or sale of foreign currency. | |
| Deposit and payment products | This covers basic deposit products as well as other types of deposit accounts. | The license holder can apply for, acquire, vary, or dispose of these products on behalf of others. |
| Government Securities | Bonds, stocks, or notes issued or to be issued by the government. | |
| Managed Investment Schemes | This includes investor-directed portfolio services (IDPS), allowing investors to make and implement investment decisions for their portfolios. | |
| Securities | A broad category of financial assets that are tradable, such as stocks, bonds, and other instruments. | |
| Standard Margin Lending Facilities | Services providing loans to investors for the purchase of securities, using those securities as collateral. | |
| Superannuation | Retirement savings accounts contributed by individuals during their working life. |
How ASIC Protects Client Funds？
Segregation of Client Funds
ASIC requires that client funds be kept separate from the company's operational funds. This ensures that client money is not used for the broker’s operational costs or any other activities, thus protecting clients in the event of insolvency or financial difficulties.
Ongoing Audits and Reporting
Financial service providers must regularly report to ASIC, ensuring transparency and compliance. This strict oversight guarantees that brokers are managing client funds responsibly and according to regulatory requirements.
Risk Management and Capital Reserves
ASIC requires brokers to maintain proper risk management systems and sufficient capital reserves, ensuring that they can meet their obligations to clients, even in volatile market conditions.
Compensation Schemes
ASIC manages compensation schemes designed to provide protection to consumers in the case of misconduct or financial failure. These schemes give clients an additional safety net for unforeseen issues.
Enforcement of Regulations
ASIC regularly monitors and enforces compliance, conducting investigations to ensure market fairness and protecting investors from fraud, mismanagement, and financial malpractice.
Investment Dealer (broker)
License No. GB21026599
Financial Services Commission Mauritius (#GB21026599)
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is an integrated regulatory body in Mauritius in charge of regulating and licensing all the financial institutions, forex brokerage companies, and any other entities registered under its laws and regulations. The FSC licenses, regulates, monitors and supervises the conduct of business activities in the financial services sector other than banking. Additionally, all the registered members of FSC are to meet the compliance requirements as specified by the organization.
Why does regulation matters?
As a global regulated broker, VSTAR understands the importance of the regulation. It not only regulates the market but also ensures the safety of client funds. We will explain the importance of regulation and the safeguards we provide to our clients.
The purpose of regulation is to regulate the market and protect the interests of investors. If we violate regulations, regulatory authorities will impose penalties, which may include fines or revocation of our license.
Therefore, we are subject to strict supervision by regulatory bodies and must meet requirements in governance, financial condition, infrastructure, etc., to ensure our operations are more standardised.
Safeguarding investor funds. Our acceptance of regulation means that client funds need to be held in designated custodian banks, separate from our own operating funds. This segregation ensures that we cannot use client funds to offset our own operating losses. Regulatory authorities regularly verify the sufficiency of funds in our accounts to ensure the safety of client funds. Additionally, compensation clauses are provided by regulatory bodies for bankruptcy or losses to safeguard investors' interests.
We undergo rigorous scrutiny by regulatory bodies to ensure that our company meets requirements in capital, finance, compliance, and user protection to obtain a legal license. Clients can check our registration status through the websites of regulatory bodies, and regulatory authorities will enforce compliance with regulations, otherwise, penalties or license revocation may occur. As an international broker regulated by many countries, this also demonstrates our strength.
Legal Documents
Order Execution Policy
The Order Execution Policy provides the procedures and methods the Company applies to ensure the prompt, fair and expeditious execution with best trade execution condition for the client. Upon acceptance of a client order for securities listed on regulated markets and outside, the Company will endeavour to execute that order in accordance with the following policy, unless otherwise instructed by the client in respect to order execution.
Complaints or Grievances Policy
The purpose of Complaints or grievances policy is to set out the procedure to be followed and the appropriate action required to be taken by VSTAR, in the case of a complaint by any client to ensure the Company’s compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.
Conflicts of Interest Policy
The purpose of Conflicts of Interest Policy is to specify the procedures put in place by VSTAR, for identifying, monitoring, managing and controlling and, where necessary, disclosing the conflicts of interests arising in relation to its business and to reduce the risk of client disadvantage and reduce the risk of legal liability, regulatory censure or damage to Company’s commercial interests and reputation and to ensure that it complies with legislative requirements and the departmental and general procedures which are set by its Internal Procedures Manual.
Privacy Policy
We’re committed to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information or data it collects, uses and/or holds in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and regulations and particularly, the Mauritius Data Protection Act, 2017 (hereinafter ‘DataProtection Laws’).
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