Accendo Markets vs FOREX.com: 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 MarketsFOREX.com
Licence Score60Moderate86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record17
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
Founded20042001
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Accendo Markets or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com 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 FOREX.com?

Both are matched to licences from FCA.

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