Bank of Lithuania (LB)
The Bank of Lithuania (LB) is the country’s central bank and integrated financial supervisory authority, responsible for overseeing banks, payment institutions, investment firms, and forex and CFD brokers operating within Lithuania or under EU passporting rules. It enforces MiFID II regulations and implements European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) product intervention measures.
The Bank of Lithuania (LB) provides a transparent and EU-compliant regulatory environment for forex and CFD trading. Traders should verify licensing through the LB public register and ensure that brokers operate under MiFID II and ESMA standards for leverage, disclosures, and fund protection.
- 30:1 for major forex pairs
- 20:1 for non-major currency pairs and gold
- 10:1 for commodities (other than gold), indices
- 5:1 for individual equities
- 2:1 for cryptocurrencies
- Licenses and supervises investment firms offering forex and CFD services
- Enforces MiFID II standards on conduct, reporting, and investor protection
- Applies ESMA leverage limits and risk warnings
- Manages licensing and supervisory registers for transparency
- Visit the Bank of Lithuania’s Public List
- Use the search tool to find licensed investment firms
- Confirm license status, permitted activities, and MiFID II compliance
Country
Lithuania
Established
1922
Contact
+370 800 50 500
Complaint bodies
Bank of Lithuania (LB) Supervision, Service Bank of Lithuania Dispute Resolution Board
Hotline
+370 800 50 500
Complaint email
Last updated on: March 28, 2025
High Risk Warning : Please note that foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.