ACY Securities Review 2026
ACY Securities is an Australia-founded CFD broker with ASIC AFSL 403863 and an FSCA South Africa entity, plus an SVG company for some international onboarding.
- 74 / 100
- Compliant
- Australia
- ASIC
- FSCA
- Min. Deposit
- $50
- Max. leverage
- 1:30 retail AU; higher on some entities
- Spread From
- 0.0 pip
- Commission
- $6/lot
- Trading platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView where offered.
Key features
- ACY Securities Pty Ltd AFSL 403863
- ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd FSCA 51008
- MT4/MT5 raw-spread style accounts
- Confirm the company in the agreement before funding
Regional coverage
Best documented for Australia (AFSL 403863) and South Africa (FSCA 51008). Other countries may see a different group company.
Investor protection
Australian clients of ACY Securities Pty Ltd follow ASIC retail CFD rules. FSCA adds South African conduct oversight. SVG accounts are not covered here as a tier-1 licence.
Licenses and Legal Entities
Match the legal entity and license number below against the account agreement before you deposit.
Trading conditions
- Min. Deposit
- $50
- Spread From
- 0.0 pip Raw
- Commission
- $6/lot
- Max. leverage
- 1:30 retail AU; higher on some entities
- Islamic
- Yes
- Trading platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView where offered.
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.
8-pillar score
Weighted /100
Pros
- Holds at least one tier-1 licence (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CFTC/NFA or FMA).
- Advertises raw / 0.0-pip pricing on at least one account path.
- Published minimum deposit is $50, which is usable for a small live test.
- Islamic / swap-free accounts are published as available in supported regions.
- Both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are listed.
Cons
- Retail leverage is capped near 1:30 on the UK/EU/AU-style entities listed here.
Usually not for
- US residents who need a CFTC/NFA retail forex 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.