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1
HFM (HF Markets) Cyprus
CySEC DFSA FCA CMA Kenya FSCA FSA Seychelles FSC Mauritius Compliant 2010 86 View Details
2
Pepperstone Australia
ASIC CySEC DFSA FCA SCB Bahamas CMA Kenya BaFin Compliant 2010 85 View Details
3
OANDA United States
ASIC CFTC/NFA FCA Compliant 1996 84 View Details
4
Capital.com Cyprus
ASIC CySEC FCA SCB Bahamas CMA Kenya FSCA SCA UAE Compliant 2016 82 View Details
5
ThinkMarkets Australia
ASIC CySEC DFSA FCA FSCA FSA Seychelles Compliant 2010 82 View Details
6
FP Markets Australia
ASIC CySEC CMA Kenya FSCA FSA Seychelles FSC Mauritius Compliant 2005 81 View Details
7
Axi Australia
ASIC CySEC DFSA FCA FMA New Zealand VFSC Compliant 2007 80 View Details
8
IC Markets Australia
ASIC CySEC CMA Kenya FSA Seychelles Compliant 2007 79 View Details
9
FxPro United Kingdom
CySEC FCA SCB Bahamas FSCA Compliant 2006 77 View Details
10
IG United Kingdom
ASIC CFTC/NFA DFSA FCA FMA New Zealand MAS BaFin Compliant 1974 77 View Details
11
Vantage Australia
ASIC FCA FSCA CIMA FSC Mauritius VFSC Compliant 2009 77 View Details
12
Eightcap Australia
ASIC CySEC FCA SCB Bahamas FSA Seychelles FSC Mauritius Compliant 2009 75 View Details
13
Tickmill Cyprus
CySEC FCA FSCA FSA Seychelles Compliant 2014 75 View Details
14
ACY Securities Australia
ASIC FSCA Compliant 2011 74 View Details
15
Plus500 Israel
ASIC CySEC DFSA FCA FMA New Zealand MAS FSCA FSA Seychelles Compliant 2008 74 View Details
16
XM Global Cyprus
ASIC CySEC DFSA FCA CMA Kenya FSCA FSA Seychelles FSC Belize FSC Mauritius Compliant 2009 73 View Details
17
Fusion Markets Australia
ASIC FSA Seychelles VFSC Compliant 2017 70 View Details
18
JustMarkets Cyprus
CySEC FSCA BVI FSC FSA Seychelles FSC Mauritius Compliant 2012 70 View Details
19
Admirals Estonia
CySEC FCA CMA Kenya FSA Seychelles JSC Jordan Compliant 2001 69 View Details
20
AvaTrade Ireland
ASIC CySEC CMA Kenya FSCA BVI FSC Central Bank of Ireland FFAJ FSA Japan FSRA / ADGM ISA Israel Compliant 2006 69 View Details
21
BlackBull Markets New Zealand
FMA New Zealand FSA Seychelles Compliant 2014 69 View Details
22
FOREX.com United States
CFTC/NFA CySEC FCA CIMA Compliant 1999 69 View Details
23
eToro Israel
ASIC CySEC FCA MAS FSA Seychelles FSRA / ADGM Compliant 2007 68 View Details
24
Exness Cyprus
CySEC FCA CMA Kenya FSCA CBCS FSA Seychelles FSC Belize FSC BVI FSC Mauritius JSC Jordan Compliant 2008 67 View Details
25
Markets.com Cyprus
CySEC FSCA Compliant 2008 66 View Details
26
FBS Cyprus
ASIC CySEC FSC Belize Compliant 2009 65 View Details
27
FXTM (ForexTime) Cyprus
FCA CMA Kenya FSCA FSC Mauritius SCA UAE Compliant 2011 63 View Details
28
InstaForex British Virgin Islands
CySEC BVI FSC Compliant 2007 62 View Details
29
RoboForex Belize
FSC Belize Offshore 2009 58 View Details

Spreads shown are minimum values from the lowest-spread account type. Actual spreads vary by account, instrument, and market conditions. Islamic (swap-free) account availability may depend on your region and entity. Always verify directly with the broker.

How do I choose a licensed forex broker?

Choose the entity licensed where you live — FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (Australia) or DFSA (Dubai/Gulf) — and match its license number to the client agreement before you deposit.

Detailed explanation

A brand is not a license. Compensation, leverage caps and complaints follow the company that opens the account. CySEC covers the EEA (Cyprus ICF). FCA sits under UK rules and the FSCS. ASIC serves Australian retail clients. DFSA serves the DIFC. Offshore entities such as FSA Seychelles or FSC Belize sit outside those schemes.

Example

A UK account under an FCA-authorised company can use the Financial Ombudsman and, if the firm fails, the FSCS (up to £85,000). The same brand’s Seychelles entity would not.

Common mistake

Treating a CySEC, FCA or ASIC logo on a landing page as proof that your account is covered. Many groups onboard international clients through an offshore company. If the agreement names that company, the EU, UK or Australian compensation scheme does not apply.

Professional tip

Search the official register by license number, not only by brand. Confirm the status is authorised or active, that forex or CFDs are listed, and that the legal name matches the agreement before the first deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the official regulator website and search by broker name or license number: CySEC → cysec.gov.cy, ASIC → asic.gov.au, FCA → register.fca.org.uk, DFSA → dfsa.ae. The result should show an "Authorised" status and list forex or CFD services.

Licensing greatly reduces risk but is not an absolute guarantee. Always confirm which specific legal entity you are trading with, as most brokers operate multiple subsidiaries under different licenses with different levels of protection.

All four are tier-1 regulators. FCA (UK) is generally considered the strictest with the highest capital requirements. CySEC (Cyprus/EU) provides an EU passport to serve the entire European Economic Area. ASIC (Australia) has strong consumer protection rules. DFSA regulates the Dubai International Financial Centre and is the key MENA authority.

Availability depends on the broker's legal entity. US residents are generally not accepted by CySEC, FCA or ASIC entities. Most brokers detect your country during registration and route you to the appropriate entity automatically. Always check the entity name on your client agreement before funding your account.