ACY Securities vs Olymp Trade: 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 SecuritiesOlymp Trade
Licence Score61Moderate19Very weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 4 Tier 4
Licences on record32
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu LicensedLicensed
4 FinaCom International (Hong Kong-registered) —Licensed
Founded20112014
HeadquartersAustraliaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$50—
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Frequently asked questions

Is ACY Securities or Olymp Trade better regulated?

ACY Securities has the higher Licence Score (61 vs 19), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ACY Securities and Olymp Trade?

Both are matched to licences from VFSC.

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