CMC Markets vs Hantec 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.

AttributeCMC MarketsHantec Markets
Licence Score86Very strong67Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record63
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 173730Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 238054Licensed
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 BaFin Germany Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius —Licensed
Founded19891990
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:CMCXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is CMC Markets or Hantec Markets better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CMC Markets and Hantec Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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