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Malaysia Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
- License No.
- MB/18/0024
- Licensed Entity
- Deriv (FX) Ltd.
- Regulatory Jurisdiction
- Malaysia
- Effective Date
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Malaysia Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
What is Deriv?
Deriv is an online trading broker that focuses on "anyone, anywhere, anytime\" being able to trade confidently, and with automated trading.
Supported Instruments
The platform offers derived indices (Derived Indices), stock indices, and other instruments, equipped with world-class charts, 24/7 trading, copy trading, and professional-grade real-time analysis.
Positioning
Deriv adheres to \"customer first" with a wide range of products, markets, and platforms, and provides 24/7 customer support, market analysis, and trading guides.
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