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These entities hold at least one licence we located on a regulator's own public register. A licence is a floor, not a guarantee — read the caveats column, because most of these groups also run an offshore entity with materially weaker protection.

140 licensed records25 verified106 with caveats2026-09-01 last sync
StatusIDBrokerFoundedHQLic.Register findingChecked
CautionBW-3017AAAFxHCMC · FSCA2010Greece02Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1101ActivTradesFCA · CSSF · SCB (Securities Commission of The Bahamas)2001UK03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3018ACY SecuritiesASIC · FSCA · St Vincent and the Grenadines Companies RegistryAustralia03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1102Admirals (Admiral Markets)FCA · CySEC · Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA)2001UK03At least one licence (Estonian Financial Supervision Authority) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1103ADSSCapital Market Authority (CMA) UAE, formerly SCA · FCA (authorisation ended)2011United Arab Emirates02At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3019AETOS Capital GroupASIC · FCA · CIMA2007Australia03At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3020Alchemy Markets (Malta)MFSA · FSA Seychelles2014Malta02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1104AlpariMwali International Services Authority (MISA), Comoros1998Comoros (Mohéli)01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1105AMarketsMwali International Services Authority (MISA), Comoros · None — Cook Islands company registration only (LLC14486/2023) · None — St Vincent and the Grenadines company registration only (22567 BC 2015)2007Comoros (Mwali)03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3021ATC BrokersFCA · CIMA · FSA SeychellesUnited Kingdom03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1106ATFXFCA · ASIC · SFC Hong Kong · CySEC · FSCA · FSC Mauritius · FSA Seychelles2017United Kingdom07Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3022AUS GlobalASIC · CySEC · FSCA · SCA (UAE) · FSC MauritiusAustralia05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1107AxiASIC · FCA · DFSA · FMA New Zealand · FSA Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (company registration)2007Australia05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1108AxioryFSC Belize · FSC MauritiusBelize02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1109BlackBull MarketsFMA New Zealand · FSA Seychelles2014New Zealand02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1110Blueberry (formerly Blueberry Markets)ASIC · FSC Mauritius · VFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission)Australia03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1111Capital.comFCA · CySEC · CySEC · ASIC · SCA (UAE) · SCB (Bahamas)2016UK06Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1112Century FinancialSCA (UAE Securities and Commodities Authority / Capital Market Authority)1989United Arab Emirates01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-08-20
CautionBW-3023City Credit CapitalFCA2001United Kingdom01At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3024CommexFXCySECCyprus01At least one licence (CySEC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1116CPT MarketsFCA · FSC Belize · FSCA South Africa · Capital Market Authority, UAE (as named by the broker)UK04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1119D Prime (formerly Doo Prime)FCA · ASIC · SEC / FINRA (US broker-dealer, group affiliate) · FSA Seychelles · VFSC2014United Kingdom05At least one licence (FSA Seychelles) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3025DeltaStockFSC BulgariaBulgaria01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1121easyMarketsCySEC · ASIC · FSA Seychelles · BVI FSC2001Cyprus04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1122EightcapASIC · FCA · CySEC · SCB Bahamas · FSA Seychelles · FSC Mauritius · Capital Market Authority (UAE)2009Australia07Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-15
CautionBW-1123EquitiFCA · CySEC · FSA Seychelles · CMA Kenya · UAE Securities and Commodities Authority2008United Kingdom05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1124ErranteCySEC · FSA Seychelles2019Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3026EurotraderCySEC · FSC Mauritius2015Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1125Exclusive MarketsFSA SeychellesSeychelles01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1008ExnessFCA · CySEC · FSCA · FSA Seychelles2008Cyprus04Licensed in the EU and UK, but headline leverage is advertised through the Seychelles entity.2026-08-02
CautionBW-1126FBSCySEC · FSC Belize2009Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1127FondexCySEC · FSA SeychellesCyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1129FortradeFCA · CIRO · ASIC · CySEC · DFSA · FSC MauritiusUnited Kingdom06Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1130FP MarketsASIC · CySEC · FSCA · FSA Seychelles · CMA Kenya · Capital Market Authority (UAE)2005Australia06Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-15
CautionBW-1131FreshForexNone — St Vincent and the Grenadines company registration only (20623 BC 2012)St Vincent and the Grenadines01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1132Fusion MarketsASIC · FSA Seychelles · VFSC2017Australia03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3028FXCCCySEC · MISA (Mwali/Comoros) · VFSC2010Cyprus03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1133FXCMFCA · CySEC · ASIC · None (unregulated offshore entity)1999UK04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3029FXDDMFSA2003Malta01At least one licence (MFSA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3030FXGMCySEC2011Cyprus01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1134FXGT.comFSA Seychelles · FSCA · VFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission)Seychelles03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1135FXOpenFCA · CySEC · None disclosed (Nevis company registration No. C 42235)2005United Kingdom03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3031FXPIGVFSCVanuatu01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1136FXPrimusVFSC Vanuatu · CySEC · FSC MauritiusVanuatu03At least one licence (FSC Mauritius) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1137FXTM (ForexTime)FCA · CySEC · FSC Mauritius · CMA Kenya2011United Kingdom04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3032GKFX / GKEuropeMFSA · FCAMalta02At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3033Global GTFSCA · FSA SeychellesSouth Africa02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1138Global PrimeASIC · VFSC2010Australia02Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1139GO MarketsASIC · CySEC · FSA Seychelles · FSC Mauritius · Registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines2006Australia05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1140Grand CapitalMISA (Mwali International Services Authority, Comoros)2006Union of the Comoros01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1141Gulf BrokersFSA SeychellesSeychelles01No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1142Hantec MarketsFCA · FSC Mauritius · ASIC · VFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) · FSA SeychellesUnited Kingdom05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-15
CautionBW-1143HFM (formerly HotForex)FCA · CySEC · FSCA · DFSA · CMA Kenya · FSA Seychelles · Registered IBC, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (not a financial licence)2010United Kingdom07Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1002IC MarketsASIC · CySEC · FSA Seychelles2007Australia03Tier-1 ASIC authorisation confirmed. A separate Seychelles entity carries far weaker protection.2026-08-04
CautionBW-3034iFOREXCySEC · BVI FSC1996Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3035INFINOXFCA · CMA (UAE) · FSC Mauritius2009United Kingdom03Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1146InstaForexCySEC2007Cyprus01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-08-20
CautionBW-1148IQ OptionCySEC · None disclosed (Antigua and Barbuda registration ILLC 004)2013Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1149IronFXFCA · CySEC · Bermuda registration cited in IronFX terms of business · FSC British Virgin IslandsUnited Kingdom04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1150IUX (IUX Markets)ASIC · FSCA · FSC Mauritius · FSA Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (company registration, not investment licence) · Mwali International Services Authority (MISA), Comoros2016Mauritius05A tier-1 ASIC licence exists, but IUX's own regulation page states the ASIC entity does not provide services through iux.com; the Mwali licence is unverified.2026-08-20
CautionBW-3036JFD BrokersCySEC · VFSC2011Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1151JustMarketsFSA Seychelles · CySEC · FSCA · FSC Mauritius · FSC British Virgin Islands2012Seychelles05No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1152Key To MarketsFSC Mauritius · FCA (permissions no longer active)2010Mauritius02At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3037Khwezi TradeFSCA2013South Africa01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3038KVB Kunlun (KVB)ASIC · BAPPEBTIAustralia02Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1153Land PrimeFSC Mauritius · None — St Vincent and the Grenadines IBC registration only (23627 IBC 2016)2013Mauritius02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3040LegacyFXCySECCyprus01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1154LibertexCySECCyprus01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-15
CautionBW-1155LiteFinanceNone — St Vincent and the Grenadines company registration only · FSC Mauritius · CySEC2005Saint Vincent and the Grenadines03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1158Markets.comCySEC · FSCA · FSA St Vincent and the GrenadinesCyprus03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1128Markets4you (formerly Forex4you)FSC British Virgin Islands · FSC Mauritius2007British Virgin Islands02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1159Milton MarketsFSA Seychelles · None — Saint Lucia company registration only (2023-00166)2016Seychelles02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1160Moneta MarketsFCA · FSCA · FSC Mauritius · Saint Lucia Registry of International Business Companies (registration, not a financial licence) · Capital Market Authority (CMA) UAEUnited Kingdom05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1161NAGACySEC · FSA SeychellesCyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1163NordFXNone — Saint Lucia company registration only · FSA Seychelles · FSC MauritiusSaint Lucia03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1164Octa (formerly OctaFX)CySEC · FSCA · FSA Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (company registration)2011Cyprus03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3041OneRoyalASIC · CySEC · VFSC · FSA SVG (company registration only)Australia04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1166OrbexFSC Mauritius · FSA Seychelles · CySEC · None — St Vincent and the Grenadines company registration only (230 LLC 2019) · None — Saint Lucia IBC registration only (2025-00714 IBC)2011Mauritius05At least one licence (CySEC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1167PU PrimeFSA Seychelles · FSC Mauritius · FSCA · ASIC2015Seychelles04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1168Purple TradingCySEC · Czech National Bank (tied agents list)2015Cyprus02Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1170RoboForexFSC Belize · CySEC2009Belize02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1172Scope MarketsCySEC · FSA Seychelles · FSC Mauritius · FSCA South Africa · FSC Belize · CMA Kenya2014Cyprus06No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1173SkillingCySEC · FSA Seychelles2016Cyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1175Squared FinancialCySEC (licence under voluntary renunciation) · None confirmed — named in a CySEC settlement decisionCyprus02At least one licence (CySEC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1176STARTRADERFSA Seychelles · FSCA · ASIC · CMA (UAE) · FSC Mauritius · FCA · None — Cyprus company registration (payment facilitation only)2019Seychelles07At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1180ThinkMarketsASIC · FCA · CySEC · FSA Seychelles2010Australia04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1181ThreeTraderVFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) · FSC Mauritius2021Vanuatu02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1182TickmillFCA · CySEC · FSCA · DFSA · FSA Seychelles2014United Kingdom05Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1183TIOmarketsFCA · FSA Seychelles · MISA (Mwali International Services Authority, Comoros) · None (SVG company registration only)2019United Kingdom04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1184TitanFXVFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) · BVI Financial Services Commission · FSC MauritiusVanuatu03No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1185TMGMASIC · VFSC · FSA Seychelles · FSC Mauritius2013Australia04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3043TopFXCySEC · FSA SeychellesCyprus02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1186Trade NationFCA · ASIC · FSCA · Securities Commission of The Bahamas · FSA Seychelles · CMVM2014United Kingdom06Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3044Trade.comFSC Mauritius · CySEC · FCAMauritius03At least one licence (FCA) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1187Traders TrustFSA Seychelles · CySEC (licence surrendered — voluntary renunciation)2009Seychelles02At least one licence (CySEC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1190Trive FinancialFSC Mauritius · FSCA South Africa · MFSA Malta · ASIC · FSC British Virgin IslandsMauritius05At least one licence (ASIC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3045UFXCySEC2010Cyprus01At least one licence (CySEC) is not currently active. Treat regulator cover entity by entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1191Ultima MarketsFSC Mauritius · FSCA · FCA · None — Estonian company registration (payment facilitation only)2016Mauritius04Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1192ValutradesFCA · FSA Seychelles2012UK02Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1193Vantage (Vantage Markets)ASIC · FCA · FSCA · CIMA · VFSC · CMA (UAE)2009Australia06Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1195WeltradeNone — Saint Lucia company registration only · FSCASaint Lucia02No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1196Windsor BrokersCySEC · FSA Seychelles · CMA Kenya · Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) · FSC British Virgin Islands1988Cyprus05No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3046XGLOBAL MarketsCySEC2012Cyprus01Licensed by tier-2 regulators. No tier-1 licence found on the registers checked.2026-09-06
CautionBW-1003XMCySEC · ASIC · DFSA · IFSC2009Cyprus04Licensed in the EU and Australia; the Belize entity is where most non-EU clients are onboarded.2026-08-03
CautionBW-1197XS.comASIC · CySEC · FSCA · UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) · FSA Seychelles · Labuan FSA · FSC Mauritius2010Australia07Tier-1 licences exist, but international clients are typically onboarded by a weaker offshore entity.2026-09-06
CautionBW-3047XtradeFSC Bulgaria · FSC Belize · FSA Seychelles · FSCA · Offshore Finance Authority of Anjouan (Comoros)Bulgaria05No tier-1 licence found; international clients are served by offshore entities. Confirm which entity your agreement names.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1009AvaTradeCentral Bank of Ireland · ASIC · FSA Japan · FSCA · ADGM2006Ireland05EU authorisation held directly with the Central Bank of Ireland plus an ASIC licence.2026-08-01
VerifiedBW-1113Charles Schwab Futures and ForexCFTC / NFAUnited States01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1115CMC MarketsFCA · FCA · ASIC1989UK03Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1120DukascopyFINMA · Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia)2004Switzerland02Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1007eToroFCA · CySEC · ASIC2007Israel03FCA and ASIC authorisations located; EU clients sit under the CySEC entity.2026-08-02
VerifiedBW-3027Fineco BankBank of Italy · FCA · PRA1999Italy03Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1005FOREX.comCFTC / NFA · FCA · ASIC · CIRO · CIMA2001United States05US CFTC registration plus UK and Australian Tier-1 authorisations located.2026-08-04
VerifiedBW-1006FxProFCA · CySEC · FSCA · SCB2006United Kingdom04FCA authorisation confirmed alongside an EU CySEC licence.2026-08-03
VerifiedBW-1144HYCMFCA · DFSAUnited Kingdom02Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1145IG GroupFCA · FCA · BaFin · FINMA · ASIC · MAS · NFA/CFTC1974UK07Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1147Interactive BrokersSEC/CFTC/NFA · FCA · Central Bank of Ireland · ASIC1978USA04Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1156LMAX GlobalFCA · CySEC2010UK02Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1162NinjaTraderCFTC / NFA2003United States01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1004OANDAFCA · CFTC / NFA · ASIC · CIRO · MAS1996United States05Five Tier-1 authorisations located, including a US CFTC/NFA registration. No published warning found.2026-08-04
VerifiedBW-1165One Financial MarketsFCA2007UK01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1001PepperstoneFCA · ASIC · BaFin · CySEC · DFSA · SCB2010Australia06Multiple Tier-1 authorisations located on the regulators' own registers. No published warning found.2026-08-04
VerifiedBW-1010Plus500FCA · CySEC · ASIC · MAS2008Israel04FCA, ASIC and MAS authorisations located. Parent company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.2026-08-01
VerifiedBW-1169Rakuten Securities AustraliaASICAustralia01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1171Saxo BankDanish FSA (Finanstilsynet) · FCA · FINMA · MAS · FSA Japan · ASIC1992Denmark06Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-15
VerifiedBW-1174SpreadexFCA1999UK01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1114StoneX Trading (formerly City Index)FCA · ASIC1983UK02Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-15
VerifiedBW-1177SwissquoteFINMA · FCA1996Switzerland02Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
VerifiedBW-1178tastyfxCFTC / NFAUnited States01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1188TradeStation GlobalFCA2004United Kingdom01Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-08-20
VerifiedBW-1198XTBKNF · FCA · CySEC2002Poland03Active tier-1 authorisation found on the regulators' own registers. No published warning located.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1117Decode GlobalASIC · VFSC · FSC Mauritius2004Australia03The Monetary Authority of Singapore lists 'Decode Global; Decode Global Capital Pte Ltd' on its Investor Alert List of persons who may be wrongly perceived as licensed by MAS.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1118DerivMFSA · BVI FSC · CIMA · FSC Mauritius · VFSC · Labuan FSA · None (SVG FSA does not regulate forex)1999Malta07A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-3039Kwakol MarketsNone verifiedNigeria (marketing claims US/HK/NG/AU offices)01A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1157M4MarketsCySEC · DFSA · FSA SeychellesCyprus03A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-3042T4TradeFSA SeychellesSeychelles01A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1179TaurexFCA · FSA Seychelles · Capital Market Authority (CMA) UAE, formerly SCA · Bank of Sierra Leone · None (SVG FSA company registration only)2017United Kingdom05The Securities Commission Malaysia's announcement dated 10 October 2025 lists Taurex among additions to its Investor Alert List; the SC describes the list as covering unauthorised websites, investment products, companies and individuals and advises the public not to deal with listed entities (https://www.sc.com.my/resources/media/investor-alert-updates/investor-alert-list-as-at-10102025).2026-09-06
WarningBW-1189Trading 212FCA · CySEC · ASIC · BaFin · Financial Supervision Commission (Bulgaria)2004UK05A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1194VT MarketsASIC · FSC Mauritius · CMA (UAE) · FSCAAustralia04A regulator's published alert list names this brand; read the linked notice and confirm the legal entity before acting.2026-09-06
WarningBW-1199Zero MarketsASIC · FMA New Zealand (FSP register) · FSC MauritiusAustralia03The Securities Commission Malaysia's Investor Alert List announcement dated 15 December 2021 lists Zero Markets among the additions; the SC says the list contains unauthorised websites, investment products, companies and individuals (https://www.sc.com.my/resources/media/investor-alert-updates/investor-alert-list-as-at-15122021).2026-09-06

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BrokerProfileSummary
AAAFx7 checksAAAFx: Regulated by Multiple Authorities
ActivTrades7 checksActivTrades: FCA Regulated, CSSF Sanction Noted, Global Presence
ACY Securities7 checksACY Securities: Multiple Regulatory Licenses with Onshore and Offshore Entities
Admirals (Admiral Markets)7 checksCaution Advised: Admirals' Estonian Licence Withdrawn, UK and Cyprus Remain Active
ADSS7 checksCaution Advised for ADSS: FCA Authorisation Ended
AETOS Capital Group6 checksCaution: AETOS Capital Group's Mixed Regulatory Status Detailed
Alchemy Markets (Malta)6 checksAlchemy Markets: Dual Regulation with Malta and Seychelles Entities, MFSA Clone Warning Noted
Alpari6 checksAlpari Regulated by Comoros MISA Authority, Offshore Supervision Noted
AMarkets7 checksAMarkets: Offshore Regulation Present, No Tier-1 Licences Verified
ATC Brokers6 checksATC Brokers: Regulated by FCA, CIMA, and FSA Seychelles
ATFX10 checksATFX: Licensed Broker with Global Presence and Tier-1 Oversight
AUS Global7 checksAUS Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Regulation by ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, and More
Axi7 checksAxi: Regulated Broker with Tier-1 Licences and Global Reach
Axiory7 checksAxiory: Offshore Regulated Broker with External Dispute Resolution
BlackBull Markets6 checksBlackBull Markets: FMA New Zealand and FSA Seychelles Regulated Broker
Blueberry (formerly Blueberry Markets)7 checksBlueberry: ASIC, FSC Mauritius, and VFSC Regulated Broker
Capital.com6 checksCapital.com: A Regulated Broker with Strong Global Presence
Century Financial7 checksCentury Financial: Regulated by UAE's SCA for Derivatives and Spot Currencies
City Credit Capital6 checksCaution: City Credit Capital UK under restrictions and in liquidation.
CommexFX7 checksCaution: CommexFX CySEC Licence Withdrawn, Operations Inactive
CPT Markets6 checksCPT Markets: FCA Regulated with a Critical Clone Firm Warning
D Prime (formerly Doo Prime)7 checksCaution: D Prime's Offshore Operations Lack Robust Tier-1 Oversight
DeltaStock7 checksDeltaStock: Regulated by Bulgaria's FSC for European Services
easyMarkets7 checkseasyMarkets: A Verified Broker with Global Regulatory Presence
Eightcap6 checksEightcap: Regulated Across Multiple Jurisdictions, FCA Clone Firm Warning Noted
Equiti7 checksEquiti: Multiple Regulations Including Tier-1 FCA Oversight
Errante7 checksErrante: Regulated Broker with EU (CySEC) and Offshore (FSA Seychelles) Entities
Eurotrader6 checksEurotrader: Dual Regulation with CySEC and FSC Mauritius
Exclusive Markets7 checksExclusive Markets Regulated by Seychelles FSA: Essential Safety Profile
Exness5 checksExness: Understanding Regulation for Client Protection
FBS7 checksFBS: CySEC Regulated for EU Clients, Offshore for International Traders
Fondex7 checksFondex: Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus) and FSA (Seychelles) via TopFX Group
Fortrade7 checksFortrade: Multi-Regulated Broker with Tier-1 Licenses
FP Markets7 checksFP Markets: Verified Global Regulation and Client Protections
FreshForex5 checksFreshForex: SVG Company Registration, No Forex Trading Licence Found
Fusion Markets7 checksFusion Markets: Multi-Licensed Broker with ASIC, FSA Seychelles, and VFSC Oversight
FXCC7 checksFXCC: Regulated Broker with European and Offshore Entities
FXCM7 checksFXCM: A Broker With Multiple Regulated Entities Since 1999
FXDD6 checksCaution: FXDD's Regulatory Status Unverified Post-Malta Licence Surrender
FXGM6 checksFXGM: CySEC Regulated with Past Suspension and Polish KNF Warning
FXGT.com6 checksFXGT.com: Regulated by FSCA, FSA Seychelles, and VFSC
FXOpen6 checksFXOpen: Multiple Regulated Entities, ASIC Cancellation Noted
FXPIG6 checksFXPIG Regulated by VFSC, License Status Requires Verification
FXPrimus5 checksCaution: FXPrimus Features Past FSC Mauritius Licence Revocation
FXTM (ForexTime)7 checksFXTM: Multi-Regulated Broker Under Exinity Group, Verified Licenses
GKFX / GKEurope6 checksCaution: GKFX/GKEurope Regulatory Status Unclear, FCA Licence Inactive
Global GT6 checksGlobal GT: Regulated by FSCA South Africa and FSA Seychelles
Global Prime8 checksGlobal Prime: Verified Regulatory Status in Australia and Vanuatu
GO Markets7 checksGO Markets: Regulated by Tier-1 ASIC, Offers Diverse Trading Options
Grand Capital7 checksGrand Capital: Comoros-Regulated, Seychelles FSA Issues Public Warning
Gulf Brokers6 checksGulf Brokers: FSA Seychelles Regulated, Offshore Protections Apply
Hantec Markets6 checksHantec Markets: Multiple Regulated Entities, Tier-1 Oversight Present
HFM (formerly HotForex)5 checksHFM: Multi-Licensed Broker with Diverse Global Entities
IC Markets5 checksIC Markets: Understanding its Regulatory Framework for Client Protection
iFOREX7 checksiFOREX: Regulated Operations with CySEC and BVI Oversight
INFINOX6 checksINFINOX: Regulated Status with FCA Fine, Clone Warning, and Offshore Entities
InstaForex7 checksInstaForex Warning: Malaysian Regulator Flags Unlicensed Activities
IQ Option7 checksIQ Option: CySEC Regulated, FCA Restricted, Offshore Entity Unlicensed
IronFX6 checksIronFX: Multi-Jurisdictional Regulation, Past CySEC Settlements Noted
IUX (IUX Markets)6 checksIUX Markets: Caution Advised Due to Offshore Client Onboarding
JFD Brokers7 checksJFD Brokers: Regulated by CySEC and VFSC Since 2011
JustMarkets7 checksJustMarkets: Regulated by Multiple Authorities Across Tiers
Key To Markets5 checksCaution Advised: Key To Markets' Inactive UK License, Offshore Onboarding
Khwezi Trade7 checksKhwezi Trade Now ATFX South Africa: FSCA Regulated
KVB Kunlun (KVB)7 checksKVB Kunlun: Australian and Indonesian Licences Verified
Land Prime6 checksLand Prime: Regulated by Mauritius FSC, Offshore SVG Entity Not Licensed.
LegacyFX6 checksLegacyFX: CySEC License Migrated to Crypto.com, Website Offline
Libertex7 checksLibertex: CySEC Regulated Broker Operating Under EU Guidelines
LiteFinance7 checksLiteFinance: Multiple Entities, Varied Regulatory Oversight
Markets.com7 checksMarkets.com: Regulated by CySEC, FSCA, and Offshore Entity in SVG
Markets4you (formerly Forex4you)7 checksMarkets4you: Regulated Offshore Broker with Dual Licences
Milton Markets6 checksMilton Markets: Regulated by FSA Seychelles for Milton Global
Moneta Markets6 checksMoneta Markets: Multi-jurisdictional Regulation with Varied Oversight
NAGA7 checksNAGA Regulated by CySEC and FSA Seychelles, Notes Public Listing and Settlement
NordFX5 checksNordFX: Regulated Offshore Entities, No Tier-1 Authorisation
Octa (formerly OctaFX)7 checksOcta: Dual Regulation for Regional Clients, Offshore for International Traders
OneRoyal7 checksOneRoyal: Multi-Jurisdictional Broker with Tier 1 and Offshore Licences
Orbex7 checksCaution Advised: Orbex CySEC Licence Inactive, Offshore Entities Predominant
PU Prime7 checksPU Prime: Regulated Broker with Tier-1 ASIC Oversight
Purple Trading7 checksPurple Trading: Regulated Broker with CySEC and Czech National Bank Presence
RoboForex7 checksRoboForex: Regulated Broker with Belize and Cyprus Licenses
Scope Markets6 checksScope Markets: Multiple Regulated Entities Verified Across Several Jurisdictions
Skilling7 checksSkilling Safety Profile: Dual Regulation by CySEC and FSA Seychelles
Squared Financial6 checksCaution Advised with Squared Financial: Inactive CySEC Licence, Multiple Settlements
STARTRADER7 checksSTARTRADER: Caution Due to Inactive UK License and Varied Global Regulation
ThinkMarkets6 checksThinkMarkets: Regulated Across Multiple Jurisdictions, Strong Tier-1 Presence
ThreeTrader7 checksThreeTrader: Offshore Regulated by VFSC and FSC Mauritius
Tickmill7 checksTickmill: Multi-Regulated Broker with Strong Client Protection
TIOmarkets7 checksTIOmarkets: FCA-Regulated for UK, Offshore Entities and Regulatory Caution Noted
TitanFX7 checksTitanFX Regulated by Offshore Bodies VFSC, BVI FSC, FSC Mauritius
TMGM9 checksTMGM: Multi-Regulated Broker with ASIC Oversight and Client Fund Protection
TopFX6 checksTopFX: Regulated Broker with CySEC and FSA Seychelles Oversight
Trade Nation6 checksTrade Nation: Multi-Regulated Broker with FCA Clone Warning Noted
Trade.com6 checksCaution Advised with Trade.com: Regulatory Statuses Show Restrictions and Unverified Details
Traders Trust7 checksCaution: Traders Trust Operates Primarily Offshore, EU Licence Surrendered.
Trive Financial7 checksCaution: Trive Financial Faces ASIC Licence Cancellation, Other Entities Regulated
UFX7 checksCaution: UFX's CySEC Licence Withdrawn, Broker Operations Ceased
Ultima Markets6 checksUltima Markets: Multi-Jurisdictional Regulation with Varying Client Protections
Valutrades7 checksValutrades: FCA and FSA Seychelles Regulated Broker with Dual Oversight.
Vantage (Vantage Markets)7 checksVantage Markets: Multi-Regulated Broker with Tier-1 and Offshore Entities
Weltrade5 checksWeltrade: FSCA Regulated Entity in South Africa, Offshore Entity Not Supervised
Windsor Brokers7 checksWindsor Brokers: A Regulated Entity with Varied Global Oversight
XGLOBAL Markets6 checksXGLOBAL Markets (ABF Trade) Regulated by CySEC.
XM5 checksXM: A Regulated Broker with Established Oversight
XS.com6 checksXS.com Safety Profile: Multiple Regulations, Varied Client Protections
Xtrade7 checksXtrade: Multi-Licensed Broker with Noted Regulatory Action in Australia
AvaTrade5 checksAvaTrade: A Verified Broker with Robust International Regulation
Charles Schwab Futures and Forex7 checksCharles Schwab Futures and Forex: Regulated US Entity with NFA Oversight
CMC Markets6 checksCMC Markets: A Verified Broker with Strong Regulatory Compliance
Dukascopy7 checksDukascopy: Regulated by FINMA and Latvijas Banka
eToro5 checkseToro: A Regulated Broker with Significant Oversight
Fineco Bank7 checksFineco Bank: Regulated Italian Bank with UK FCA Authorization
FOREX.com5 checksFOREX.com: A Regulated Broker's Safety Profile
FxPro5 checksFxPro: A Regulated Broker Offering Key Client Protections
HYCM6 checksHYCM: Dual Regulation by FCA and DFSA Confirms Strong Safety Profile
IG Group6 checksIG Group: A Regulated Broker with Strong Global Presence
Interactive Brokers7 checksInteractive Brokers: Strongly Regulated Globally, ASIC Penalty Noted
LMAX Global7 checksLMAX Global: Verified Regulation and Transparent Trading Practices
NinjaTrader6 checksNinjaTrader: US-Regulated Futures Commission Merchant with CFTC and NFA Oversight
OANDA5 checksOANDA: A Thoroughly Regulated Broker with Extensive Oversight
One Financial Markets7 checksOne Financial Markets: FCA Regulated (via Axi), Watch for Clone Firm Warning
Pepperstone5 checksPepperstone: A Verified Broker with Strong Global Regulation
Plus5005 checksPlus500: A Regulated Broker with Established Consumer Protections
Rakuten Securities Australia6 checksRakuten Securities Australia Renamed ATFX: ASIC-Regulated for Australian Clients
Saxo Bank6 checksSaxo Bank: Global Regulation, Danish Banking Licence & SIFI Confirmed
Spreadex7 checksSpreadex: FCA Regulated UK Broker With Gambling Commission Penalty
StoneX Trading (formerly City Index)7 checksCity Index: Verified Regulation by FCA and ASIC for Trading Safety
Swissquote7 checksSwissquote: A Regulated Swiss Broker with Strong Oversight
tastyfx7 checkstastyfx: CFTC/NFA Regulated U.S. Forex Broker
TradeStation Global6 checksTradeStation Global: FCA-Regulated Introduced Brokerage with Robust Oversight
XTB7 checksXTB: Regulated by Top-Tier Authorities, Strong Operational History
Decode Global6 checksDecode Global: Multiple Licenses Verified, MAS Alert Noted
Deriv6 checksDeriv: MFSA Regulated, but UK FCA Cancelled and Clone Warning Issued
Kwakol Markets6 checksKwakol Markets: FCA Warning Issued, Licenses Unverified
M4Markets7 checksM4Markets: Regulated by Multiple Authorities with Website Warnings
T4Trade6 checksT4Trade: FSA Seychelles Regulation with European Warnings
Taurex7 checksTaurex: Warning on Offshore Entities and Limited Client Protections
Trading 2127 checksTrading 212: Multi-Regulated with Strong Tier-1 Licences
VT Markets7 checksVT Markets: Multiple Regulators, FCA Warning Noted.
Zero Markets7 checksZero Markets receives Malaysian regulator warning, holds Australian and New Zealand licenses.