Key To Markets regulation & licences
Licences on record 2
1 Tier 1 — top-tier 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
Key To Markets is a forex & CFD broker founded in 2010 and headquartered in United Kingdom.
In our database Key To Markets is matched to 2 licences from FCA and FSC (MU). 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, Key To Markets 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). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under FCA rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the FCA-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at FCA).
Key To Markets provides access to 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)
- Operating for about 16 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 (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) |
| 3 FSC (MU) | No compensation scheme | No statutory cap | Not a regulatory requirement | Office of the Ombudsperson for Financial Services |
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Key To Markets regulation FAQ
Is Key To Markets regulated?
Yes — in our database Key To Markets is matched to 2 licences: FCA (United Kingdom) 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 Key To Markets a tier-1 regulated broker?
Key To Markets holds 1 licence from regulators we classify as tier 1: FCA.
Does Key To Markets accept US clients?
Key To Markets 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 Key To Markets generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with Key To Markets?
Clients of Key To Markets'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 Key To Markets?
Key To Markets'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 Key To Markets's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Key To Markets'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.