CFI vs GO 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.

AttributeCFIGO Markets
Licence Score51Moderate65Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record44
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
Founded19982006
HeadquartersCyprusAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is CFI or GO Markets better regulated?

GO Markets has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 51), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CFI and GO Markets?

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

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.