Axi vs City Index: 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.

AttributeAxiCity Index
Licence Score71Strong72Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record43
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
Founded20071983
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4Proprietary, MT4, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or City Index better regulated?

City Index has the higher Licence Score (72 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and City Index?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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