Brazil: 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

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

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2025-11-10
adopted

On 10 November 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) adopted Resolution No. 519, which enters into…

2026-02-02
in force

On 2 February 2026, Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 519 enters into force. The Resoluti…