Alchemy Markets vs Swissquote: 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 MarketsSwissquote
Licence Score44Weak92Very strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record17
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta LicensedLicensed
2 CSSF Luxembourg —Licensed
Founded20141996
HeadquartersMaltaSwitzerland
TypeForex & CFD brokerTrading bank
Publicly listedNoSIX:SQN
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum deposit—US$1,000
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alchemy Markets or Swissquote better regulated?

Swissquote has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 44), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alchemy Markets and Swissquote?

Both are matched to licences from MFSA.

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