bgc Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms

BGC is a brokerage operating under the legal entity BGC Brokers L.P, based in the United Kingdom. Its website is bgcg.com. This profile summarises the regulatory and licensing information available for the firm.

Regulation & licensing

BGC is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA authorisation is held under licence number 454814, registered to the legal entity BGC Brokers L.P.

As the regulator responsible for financial services firms in the United Kingdom, the FCA maintains a public register where the status of authorised firms can be checked. Readers can use the licence number above to confirm the firm’s current authorisation details.

Before opening an account, readers are advised to verify BGC’s licence directly with the Financial Conduct Authority using the licence number provided.