Accendo Markets vs CMC Markets: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAccendo MarketsCMC Markets
Licence Score60Moderate86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record16
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 173730
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed · AFSL 238054
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 BaFin Germany —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
Founded20041989
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoLSE:CMCX
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Accendo Markets or CMC Markets better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Accendo Markets and CMC Markets?

Both are matched to licences from FCA.

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