Axi vs CMC 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.

AttributeAxiCMC Markets
Licence Score71Strong86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record46
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 173730
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed · AFSL 238054
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 BaFin Germany —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand LicensedLicensed
Founded20071989
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoLSE:CMCX
PlatformsMT4Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or CMC Markets better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and CMC Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and FMA (NZ).

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