A regulated broker is a financial services company that is authorized and overseen by a regulatory authority in the country or region where it operates. The regulatory authority sets rules and guidelines that the broker must follow to ensure that it operates in a fair and transparent manner and provides adequate protection to its clients.

Regulated brokers are required to maintain a certain level of capitalization, segregate client funds from their own funds, and submit regular financial and operational reports to the regulatory authority. They are also required to meet certain standards regarding the security of client information and the quality of their services.

By using a regulated broker, traders can have greater confidence that their investments are safe and that the broker is operating according to industry best practices. They can also have recourse to regulatory bodies in case of disputes or fraudulent behaviour by the broker.