ATFX vs Orbex: 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.

AttributeATFXOrbex
Licence Score66Strong47Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 2 Tier 2
Licences on record52
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
2 SCA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
Founded20142010
HeadquartersUnited KingdomCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100US$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is ATFX or Orbex better regulated?

ATFX has the higher Licence Score (66 vs 47), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ATFX and Orbex?

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

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