At CUSP, your trust and security come first.
That’s why we partner with Alpaca Securities LLC, a regulated U.S. broker and custodian that safely holds all U.S. securities and cash for CUSP clients.
Alpaca is a licensed financial institution based in the United States, trusted by investment platforms worldwide.
Why Alpaca is a trusted partner
Alpaca operates under strict U.S. regulations designed to protect investors.
Below are the official registrations and what they mean for you:
Regulator / License | What it means for you |
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Registration No. 8-69928 | The SEC oversees all broker-dealers in the U.S. It ensures Alpaca follows federal laws that protect investors and maintain fair markets. |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) – CRD No. 288202 | FINRA regulates how brokers operate day-to-day. It enforces transparency, ethical conduct, and client-first standards. You can check Alpaca’s record here: FINRA BrokerCheck. |
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) – Member ALPACA SECURITIES LLC | SIPC protects your assets if a broker fails — covering up to $500,000 per client ($250,000 for cash). Learn more at sipc.org. |
Why CUSP chose Alpaca
We chose Alpaca because they share our values of integrity, transparency, and security. They work with regulated investment platforms around the world and use modern technology to provide safe and reliable custody for investors.
Through Alpaca, CUSP users gain:
Access to 10,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs
Fractional share investing to start small and diversify easily
Fast, compliant execution with full regulatory protection
How your assets are protected
When you invest through CUSP:
Your CUSP account is regulated in the UAE under DFSA license No. F11420
Your investments (U.S. stocks, ETFs, and cash) are held by Alpaca in the U.S. — under your name.
Your assets remain yours, even if anything were to happen to CUSP or Alpaca.
SIPC insurance provides up to $500,000 in protection (including $250,000 for cash).
Everything is fully insured, transparent, and compliant with both UAE and U.S. laws.