Axi vs OANDA: 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.

AttributeAxiOANDA
Licence Score71Strong82Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record48
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded20071996
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or OANDA better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and OANDA?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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