BDSwiss 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.

AttributeBDSwissFP Markets
Licence Score47Moderate69Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record36
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed · AFSL 286354
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 371/18
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed · FSP 50926
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20122005
HeadquartersSeychellesAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$10US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is BDSwiss or FP Markets better regulated?

FP Markets has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 47), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both BDSwiss and FP Markets?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA, FSC (MU) and FSA (Seychelles).

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