Regulation

New ASIC Leverage Rules: How Brokers Are Adapting

Australia's financial regulator has finalized new leverage caps for retail CFD traders.

Tom Nakamura6 minApril 15, 2026

ASIC has finalized its product intervention measures, capping leverage for retail CFD clients at 30:1 for major forex pairs, effective July 2026.

Who Is Affected

All retail clients of ASIC-regulated brokers, including IC Markets, Pepperstone, FP Markets, and OANDA AU.

Broker Responses

Most brokers have announced they will offer professional account status to eligible clients.