Security above all else
At Austin Pips we are extremely serious about security. As we are under the regulation of the Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC), we must take a step further in maintaining the highest levels of client fund security.
Safety of Clients’ Funds
The Safety of Client Funds is our Top Priority
We at Austin Pips believe that the most important elements in providing financial services are safety and reliability. And we are confident that this is definitely something where you can see the real added value in Austin Pips.
Supervision of external providers
This is our legal infrastructure, in which trusted external bodies provide supervision and protection of client funds on various levels. Traders and Investors can therefore feel safe trading under Austin’s robust framework of fund protection, which our competitors do not offer.
Negative balance protection
The purpose of negative balance protection is to protect a retail client who may find himself in a non-standard situation in which there is a sudden change in the price of the underlying asset, to such an extent that the margin stop-out ceases to function properly and there is no automatic closing of trading positions. This phenomenon can occur especially during the publication of important macroeconomic reports and external shocks, which result in increased volatility.
The main function of negative balance protection is to ensure that the trader's maximum loss at Austin Pips does not exceed the total capital in the trading account. This protection also accounts for gains from the closing of open positions in a given account which have not yet been closed.
The investor/trader should not face any additional responsibilities arising from his/her trading activities. Negative balance protection is required of all brokers as per ESMA & CySEC guidelines and as such is provided without exception on all leveraged products.
How it works
- Let's say you're a retail client with 10,000 EUR in your trading account.
- After opening a few trading positions, your free margin is at 2000 EUR. Because in Austin Pips we the stop-out level for retail clients to 50%, which means that your position will close automatically if your account balance reaches 1000 EUR.
- Financial markets can be unpredictable, so an unexpected trend may change and the price of an underlying asset with huge volatility will quickly approach your stop out.
- Price gaps and lack of liquidity can prevent you from fulfilling a trading order, so you must be careful in this case. Thus, a trader facing the above may find himself in a position where all of his/her balance is in the red even though an automatic stop-out has been initiated.
- Fortunately, the negative balance protection automatically resets the negative balance without any legal obligation on the trader’s part. This means a trader will not have to pay anything out of his/her own pocket.
We practice Good Corporate Governance
We take our obligations as holders of Financial Services Licence very seriously. Besides conducting regular independent external audits of the financial and compliance arrangements to ensure regulatory compliance we are also in good standing with all the regulators. Austin Pips has no regulatory or judicial findings against it from any financial regulator, government body, or court of law.
Secure Business Model
As a client of Austin Pips, you can count on the fact that you trade with a 100% pure STP / No Dealing Desk / Agency model broker. This means that we are in no way, shape, or form affected by your profits or losses.
By having our license issued by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) we are authorized to operate exclusively on an STP model. Austin Pips is monitored not only by the CySEC but also by an internal auditor, an external auditing firm, and by the Board of the Company. All these subjects make sure that we are operating within the boundaries of our license.
In a nutshell, brokers who are functioning on the Market Maker model (MM) are usually generating profits whenever their clients are at loss and vice versa. This means that their revenue model revolves around the profit and losses of the client’s funds. Austin Pips is NOT a MM which means that any profitable clients who are serious about trading and investing in the financial markets are more than welcome to join us. Our setup provides for a fair “no bullshit” trading environment.
Segregated Client Funds
Compliant to legislative acts of the EU and the strict regulations of the Republic of Cyprus, Austin Pips segregates its client’s funds. Therefore, in the unlikely event of Austin Pips being subjected to financial liability, our client’s funds will stay safe and will not be affected in any way thanks to their legal protection.
Each year, Austin Pips safety measures, regarding the segregated client funds, undergo thorough internal and external audits to ensure that every precautionary measure is sufficient and that client funds are legally protected. This only shows that when it comes to our client’s funds, we make sure to stick to the meticulously structured security plan.
Year-on-year progress through constantly improving trading conditions
Our reach makes financial markets accessible to traders worldwide. We measure success by the cost-effective trading conditions we provide and by success stories our traders share.
1M+
trading accounts opened
10+
years in the market
70+
industry awards received
180+
countries covered
Fully Regulated with Globally Trusted.
Austin Pips is registered and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring full compliance with the highest financial standards.
Austin Pips operates under the strict supervision of global regulatory bodies, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your funds are held in segregated accounts,
At Austin Pips, we don’t just promise security—we deliver it. All client funds are kept in separate, top-tier bank accounts, in compliance with global financial regulations.
From London to Dubai, we comply with the highest financial standards set by multiple jurisdictions. Our clients benefit from unmatched transparency and governance.
New to trading? Don’t worry—Austin Pips is a licensed broker under the FCA, meaning your journey starts with a foundation of trust and accountability.
Trust We Have Earned
Client Funds Insurance
Austin Pips has partnered with Willis Towers Watson (WTW), the world's third-largest insurance brokerage, listed on Nasdaq, to provide comprehensive insurance coverage.
Key features:
Coverage up to US$1,000,000 per account;
Free of charge;
Automatic protection (no opt-in required);
Your account is protected by WTW in the event that Vantage cannot meet its financial obligations.
Learn more on our dedicated Civil Liability Insurance Programme
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