Charles Schwab vs Marex: 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.

AttributeCharles SchwabMarex
Licence Score65Strong71Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record12
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States LicensedLicensed
Founded19711987
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeMulti-asset brokerFutures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNYSE:SCHWNASDAQ:MRX
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Schwab or Marex better regulated?

Marex has the higher Licence Score (71 vs 65), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Charles Schwab and Marex?

Both are matched to licences from CFTC / NFA.

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