ACY Securities vs World Forex: 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 SecuritiesWorld Forex
Licence Score61Moderate21Very 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
Founded20112007
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 World Forex better regulated?

ACY Securities has the higher Licence Score (61 vs 21), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ACY Securities and World Forex?

Both are matched to licences from VFSC.

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