Alpari vs GO Markets: 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.

AttributeAlpariGO Markets
Licence Score36Weak65Strong
Strongest licence 3 Tier 3 1 Tier 1
Licences on record34
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 MISA Comoros (Mohéli) Licensed—
Founded19982006
HeadquartersMauritiusAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositUS$5US$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alpari or GO Markets better regulated?

GO Markets has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 36), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alpari and GO Markets?

Both are matched to licences from FSC (MU) and FSA (Seychelles).

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