IC Markets License Review 2026
IC Markets is an Australia-founded ECN broker with ASIC and CySEC entities, known for raw spreads, cTrader and free VPS for qualifying active traders.
Licenses and Legal Entities
Match the legal entity and license number below against the account agreement before you deposit.
| Regulator | Legal Entity | License No. | Serves | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC | International Capital Markets Pty Ltd | 335692 | Australia | Verify License |
| CySEC | IC Markets (EU) Ltd | 362/18 | EU / EEA | Verify License |
| FSA Seychelles | Raw Trading Ltd | SD018 | Global / International | Verify License |
Broker overview
Trading platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView integration.
Investor protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts. CySEC entities fall under the Cyprus ICF (up to €20,000). ASIC entities follow Australian retail conduct rules and negative balance protection.
Regional coverage
ASIC entity suits Australian traders; CySEC entity covers the EU/EEA; international clients are often routed through the Seychelles entity with different leverage caps.
Key features
- True ECN raw spreads from 0.0 pip on major pairs
- Average execution under 40 ms on the Raw Spread account
- 2,200+ tradable instruments including forex, indices and crypto CFDs
- Free VPS hosting for traders who meet monthly volume thresholds