ACY Securities vs GMI 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.

AttributeACY SecuritiesGMI Markets
Licence Score61Moderate20Very weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 4 Tier 4
Licences on record31
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu LicensedLicensed
Founded20112009
HeadquartersAustraliaVanuatu
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$50—
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Frequently asked questions

Is ACY Securities or GMI Markets better regulated?

ACY Securities has the higher Licence Score (61 vs 20), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ACY Securities and GMI Markets?

Both are matched to licences from VFSC.

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