Axi vs ThinkMarkets: 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.

AttributeAxiThinkMarkets
Licence Score71Strong77Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record46
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 318232Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
Founded20072010
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Axi or ThinkMarkets better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Axi and ThinkMarkets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.