CMC Markets 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.

AttributeCMC MarketsMarex
Licence Score86Very strong71Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record62
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 173730Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 238054—
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 BaFin Germany Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
Founded19891987
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerFutures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedLSE:CMCXNASDAQ:MRX
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is CMC Markets or Marex better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CMC Markets and Marex?

Both are matched to licences from FCA.

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