CGS International vs Swissquote: 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.

AttributeCGS InternationalSwissquote
Licence Score60Moderate92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record17
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore LicensedLicensed
1 FINMA Switzerland —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
2 CSSF Luxembourg —Licensed
Founded19941996
HeadquartersSingaporeSwitzerland
TypeMulti-asset brokerTrading bank
Publicly listedNoSIX:SQN
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum deposit—US$1,000
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Frequently asked questions

Is CGS International or Swissquote better regulated?

Swissquote has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CGS International and Swissquote?

Both are matched to licences from MAS.

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