Brazil: Resolution No. 519 regulating authorisation processes related to operation of foreign exchange brokerage firms, securities brokerage firms, securities distribution firms, and virtual asset service providers
Progress
Current status
adopted
02 Feb 2026 in force
10 Nov 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 519 regulating authorisation processes related to operation of foreign exchange brokerage firms, securities brokerage firms, securities distribution firms, and virtual asset service providers enters into force
On 2 February 2026, Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 519 enters into force. The Resolution regulates authorisation processes for foreign exchange brokerage firms, brokerage firms dealing in securities and other financial instruments, secu…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank
Central Bank of Brazil adopted Resolution No. 519 regulating authorisation processes related to operation of foreign exchange brokerage firms, securities brokerage firms, securities distribution firms, and virtual asset service providers
On 10 November 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) adopted Resolution No. 519, which enters into force on 2 February 2025. The Resolution regulates authorisation processes for foreign exchange brokerage firms, brokerage firms dealing in securitie…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank