EUR/USD 1.13907 ▲ +0.09%
GBP/USD 1.32451 ▲ +0.19%
USD/JPY 157.303 ▼ 0.98%
XAU/USD 4284.54 ▲ +0.23%
USD/CHF 0.82852 ▲ +0.08%
AUD/USD 0.70234 ▲ +0.16%
USD/CAD 1.41426 ▲ +0.03%
EUR/GBP 0.86006 ▼ 0.09%
EUR/USD 1.13907 ▲ +0.09%
GBP/USD 1.32451 ▲ +0.19%
USD/JPY 157.303 ▼ 0.98%
XAU/USD 4284.54 ▲ +0.23%
USD/CHF 0.82852 ▲ +0.08%
AUD/USD 0.70234 ▲ +0.16%
USD/CAD 1.41426 ▲ +0.03%
EUR/GBP 0.86006 ▼ 0.09%
ESC
Min. Deposit
$10
Max. leverage
1:Unlimited / conditional
Spread From
0.0 pip
Commission
Up to $3.50/side
Trading platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal and Exness Trade app.

Key features

  • $10 Standard account minimum on the official account page
  • Professional Pro, Raw Spread and Zero accounts from $200, region-dependent
  • Over 98% of withdrawals processed automatically by Exness, with provider timing still variable
  • High leverage availability outside stricter jurisdictions, subject to equity and instrument rules

Regional coverage

Popular in Asia, Africa, MENA and Latin America. Traders should confirm whether they are onboarded under FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CBCS, FSC, CMA Kenya or JSC Jordan before funding.

Investor protection

FCA and CySEC entities provide stronger client safeguards. FSCA, FSA, CBCS, FSC, CMA and JSC entities provide regional oversight with different compensation and leverage rules.

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.