ACY Securities vs Vantage: 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 SecuritiesVantage
Licence Score61Moderate69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record35
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu LicensedLicensed
Founded20112009
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$50US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is ACY Securities or Vantage better regulated?

Vantage has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 61), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ACY Securities and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FSCA and VFSC.

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