Expansion of Retail Brokers and Regulatory Pressure in Southeast Asia
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A report dated October 22, 2026, stated that Southeast Asia is attracting retail brokers to enter the market, apply for licenses, or establish regional offices, but market growth varies across countries. A September 2026 survey showed that approximately two-thirds of respondents across six countries had already invested, while another 26% planned to start investing within the next 12 months. On the regulatory front, Thailand currently does not allow retail speculative foreign exchange trading through platforms or websites. Deloitte Thailand noted that brokers are simultaneously facing commercial pressures including declining trading volumes, squeezed profit margins, and rising operating costs.
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Southeast Asia is attracting retail brokers to enter the market, obtain licenses, or establish regional offices, but market growth is uneven. A September 2026 survey found that two-thirds of respondents across six countries had already invested, while another 26% planned to start within 12 months. Thailand currently does not allow retail speculative forex trading through platforms or websites, while Deloitte Thailand points out that brokers face declining trading volumes, pressure on margins, and rising operating costs.
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