Equiti regulation & licences
Licences on record 5
1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
3 Tier 3 — moderate regulation
4 Tier 4 — light / offshore
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
Equiti is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2008 and headquartered in United Kingdom.
In our database Equiti is matched to 5 licences from FCA, SCA, CMA (Kenya), JSC and FSA (Seychelles). At the top of that list, the FCA (United Kingdom) is among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — regulators that combine high capital requirements with meaningful retail protections.
Like many international brands, Equiti 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 CMA (Kenya)-licensed company, its JSC-licensed company or its FSA (Seychelles)-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). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under FCA rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the FCA and CMA (Kenya)-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at FCA).
Equiti provides access to MT4 and MT5. The advertised minimum deposit starts at zero (no minimum) — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- Licensed by 1 tier-1 regulator (FCA)
- Operating for about 18 years
- Compensation scheme available at FCA entity
- Negative balance protection required at some entities
Points to check
- International clients may be onboarded to offshore entities (CMA (Kenya), JSC and FSA (Seychelles))
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 SCA | No compensation scheme | Set under SCA rules for OTC derivatives | Not confirmed — check with the broker | SCA complaints |
| 3 CMA (Kenya) | No dedicated compensation scheme for online forex clients confirmed | Maximum 400:1 | Not confirmed — check with the broker | CMA complaints |
| 3 JSC | No compensation scheme | Set by JSC rules | Not a regulatory requirement | JSC |
| 4 FSA (Seychelles) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FSA Seychelles |
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Equiti regulation FAQ
Is Equiti regulated?
Yes — in our database Equiti is matched to 5 licences: FCA (United Kingdom), SCA (United Arab Emirates), CMA (Kenya) (Kenya), JSC (Jordan) and FSA (Seychelles) (Seychelles). 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 Equiti a tier-1 regulated broker?
Equiti holds 1 licence from regulators we classify as tier 1: FCA.
Does Equiti accept US clients?
Equiti 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 Equiti generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with Equiti?
Clients of Equiti'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 Equiti?
Equiti advertises no fixed minimum deposit on its standard account, although some account types, payment methods or entities may require one.
How can I verify Equiti's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Equiti'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.