ADSS vs Equiti: 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.

AttributeADSSEquiti
Licence Score60Moderate65Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record25
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
2 SCA United Arab Emirates LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
3 JSC Jordan —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded20112008
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4MT4, MT5
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is ADSS or Equiti better regulated?

Equiti has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ADSS and Equiti?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and SCA.

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