Marex regulation & licences
Licences on record 2
1 Tier 1 — top-tier 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
Marex is a futures broker (FX futures) founded in 1987 and headquartered in United Kingdom. Its parent company is publicly traded (NASDAQ:MRX), which means audited financial statements are published regularly — a meaningful transparency advantage.
In our database Marex is matched to 2 licences from CFTC / NFA and FCA. At the top of that list, the CFTC / NFA (United States) 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 FCA rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the CFTC / NFA and FCA-regulated entities (for example 50:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on other pairs at CFTC / NFA).
Marex offers its own proprietary platform.
Marex provides access to currency futures listed on regulated exchanges such as CME Group, rather than spot forex or CFDs. Futures are standardised, centrally cleared contracts with different margin and tax treatment from spot FX.
Regulatory strengths
- Licensed by 2 tier-1 regulators (CFTC / NFA and FCA)
- Publicly listed group (NASDAQ:MRX) with audited accounts
- Operating for about 39 years
- Compensation scheme available at FCA entity
- Negative balance protection required at some entities
Points to check
- No specific concerns from our licence data
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CFTC / NFA | No compensation scheme for retail forex (SIPC does not cover spot FX) | 50:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on other pairs | Not a regulatory requirement | NFA arbitration |
| 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) |
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Marex regulation FAQ
Is Marex regulated?
Yes — in our database Marex is matched to 2 licences: CFTC / NFA (United States) and FCA (United Kingdom). 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 Marex a tier-1 regulated broker?
Marex holds 2 licences from regulators we classify as tier 1: CFTC / NFA and FCA.
Does Marex accept US clients?
Marex is matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database, so a US-regulated entity exists. US accounts are subject to 50:1 leverage caps, FIFO and no-hedging rules.
Is my money protected with Marex?
Clients of Marex'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.
How can I verify Marex's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Marex'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.