FPSB Comment on IOSCO Consultation Report on Retail OTC Leveraged Products (2018)

FPSB’s submission to IOSCO addresses the risks of retail OTC leveraged products such as CFDs, forex and binary options. It calls for stronger consumer protections, including client-first duty of care, clearer risk disclosures, limits on leverage, negative balance protection, and restrictions on aggressive marketing, while highlighting the role of qualified financial planners in helping investors make informed decisions.