AMarkets vs FOREX.com: 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.

AttributeAMarketsFOREX.com
Licence Score9Very weak86Very strong
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record07
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
Founded20072001
HeadquartersSeychellesUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100US$100
VisitVisit siteVisit site

Frequently asked questions

Is AMarkets or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 9), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both AMarkets and FOREX.com?

They share no regulators in our database.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.