Axi vs Halifax: 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.

AttributeAxiHalifax
Licence Score71Strong62Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record42
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand LicensedLicensed
Founded20072008
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or Halifax better regulated?

Axi has the higher Licence Score (71 vs 62), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and Halifax?

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

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