Axi regulation & licences
Our take
Axi (formerly AxiTrader) was founded in Sydney in 2007 and holds licences from ASIC, the FCA, the DFSA and New Zealand's FMA.
Best suited to: MetaTrader traders who want ASIC and FCA oversight
Licences on record 4
1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation
2 Tier 2 — strong 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
Axi is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2007 and headquartered in Australia. Formerly AxiTrader.
In our database Axi is matched to 4 licences from ASIC, FCA, DFSA and FMA (NZ). Most importantly, the ASIC (Australia) and the FCA (United Kingdom) are among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — regulators that combine high capital requirements with meaningful retail protections.
Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by FSCS (FCA). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under ASIC and FCA rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the ASIC and FCA-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at ASIC).
Axi provides access to MT4. The advertised minimum deposit starts at zero (no minimum) — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- ASIC and FCA licensed
- MT4-focused
Points to check
- Limited platform choice
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ASIC | No statutory compensation fund for OTC derivatives; complaints go to AFCA | 30:1 on major FX pairs for retail clients since March 2021 | Required for retail clients | Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) |
| 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 DFSA | No compensation scheme | Set under DFSA conduct rules for retail clients; check the firm's disclosures | Not confirmed — check with the broker | DFSA complaints / DIFC Courts |
| 2 FMA (NZ) | No compensation scheme; approved dispute resolution schemes | No fixed statutory cap; conduct and disclosure rules apply | Not a regulatory requirement | Approved dispute resolution schemes (e.g. FSCL, IFSO) |
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Axi regulation FAQ
Is Axi regulated?
Yes — in our database Axi is matched to 4 licences: ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), DFSA (United Arab Emirates) and FMA (NZ) (New Zealand). 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 Axi a tier-1 regulated broker?
Axi holds 2 licences from regulators we classify as tier 1: ASIC and FCA.
Does Axi accept US clients?
Axi 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 Axi generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with Axi?
Clients of Axi's FCA-regulated entity may be eligible for statutory compensation (FSCS — up to £85,000 per eligible client per firm). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.
What is the minimum deposit at Axi?
Axi advertises no fixed minimum deposit on its standard account, although some account types, payment methods or entities may require one.
How can I verify Axi's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Axi'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.