Trading protection and regulations
What is SIPC?
Revolut Securities is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). SIPC currently protects the securities and cash in your brokerage account up to $500,000 of which $250,000 may be in cash. The SIPC doesn’t protect against the market risks associated with investing.
You acknowledge that for purposes of SIPC, money market balances are considered securities. Securities and other assets held in your Brokerage account (except brokered certificates of deposit) are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.
To obtain information on SIPC, including the SIPC brochure, go to SIPC or contact SIPC directly at (202)371-8300.
What is FINRA?
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent, non-governmental organisation that writes and enforces the rules governing registered brokers and broker-dealer firms in the United States. FINRA's stated mission is to safeguard the investing public against fraud and bad practice. It’s considered a self-regulatory organisation.
What is the SEC?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal government regulatory agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of the securities market, and facilitating capital formation.