ATFX regulation & licences
Licences on record 5
1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
3 Tier 3 — moderate regulation
Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.
Regulatory profile
ATFX is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2014 and headquartered in United Kingdom.
In our database ATFX is matched to 5 licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCA and FSC (MU). Most importantly, the FCA (United Kingdom) is among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — regulators known for demanding capital and client-money standards and active enforcement.
Like many international brands, ATFX combines onshore and offshore entities. Clients in the UK, EU or other markets where it holds a strong licence are usually onboarded there, while clients elsewhere may be placed with its FSC (MU)-licensed company. The protections differ substantially, so check which company is named in your client agreement.
Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by FSCS (FCA) and Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) (CySEC). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under FCA and CySEC rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the FCA and CySEC-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at FCA).
ATFX supports MT4 and MT5. The advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100 — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- Licensed by 1 tier-1 regulator (FCA)
- Compensation scheme available at FCA and CySEC entities
- Negative balance protection required at some entities
Points to check
- International clients may be onboarded to offshore entities (FSC (MU))
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 FCA | FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm | 30:1 on major FX pairs for retail clients (20:1 minors, gold and major indices) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) |
| 2 CySEC | Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000 | 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman of Cyprus |
| 2 FSCA | No compensation scheme; FAIS Ombud handles complaints | No statutory retail leverage cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FAIS Ombud |
| 2 SCA | No compensation scheme | Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives | Not confirmed — check with the broker | SCA complaints |
| 3 FSC (MU) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | Office of the Ombudsperson for Financial Services |
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ATFX regulation FAQ
Is ATFX regulated?
Yes — in our database ATFX is matched to 5 licences: FCA (United Kingdom), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), SCA (United Arab Emirates) and FSC (MU) (Mauritius). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.
Is ATFX a tier-1 regulated broker?
ATFX holds 1 licence from regulators we classify as tier 1: FCA.
Does ATFX accept US clients?
ATFX is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so ATFX generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with ATFX?
Clients of ATFX's FCA and CySEC-regulated entities may be eligible for statutory compensation (FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm; Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.
What is the minimum deposit at ATFX?
ATFX's advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100. It can differ by account type, payment method and the entity you are onboarded to.
How can I verify ATFX's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in ATFX's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.