Alchemy Markets vs Deriv: 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.

AttributeAlchemy MarketsDeriv
Licence Score44Weak51Moderate
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 2 Tier 2
Licences on record14
2 MFSA Malta LicensedLicensed
3 Labuan FSA Malaysia (Labuan) —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded20141999
HeadquartersMaltaMalaysia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT5, Proprietary, cTrader
Minimum deposit—US$5
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alchemy Markets or Deriv better regulated?

Deriv has the higher Licence Score (51 vs 44), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alchemy Markets and Deriv?

Both are matched to licences from MFSA.

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