CMC Markets vs Consorsbank: 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.

AttributeCMC MarketsConsorsbank
Licence Score86Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record61
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 173730—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 238054—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 BaFin Germany LicensedLicensed
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
Founded19891994
HeadquartersUnited KingdomGermany
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerTrading bank
Publicly listedLSE:CMCXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is CMC Markets or Consorsbank better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CMC Markets and Consorsbank?

Both are matched to licences from BaFin.

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