Axi vs FP 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.

AttributeAxiFP Markets
Licence Score71Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record46
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed · AFSL 286354
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 371/18
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed · FSP 50926
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded20072005
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or FP Markets better regulated?

Axi has the higher Licence Score (71 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and FP Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC.

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