CMC Markets vs MultiBank Group: 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 MarketsMultiBank Group
Licence Score86Very strong80Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record67
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 173730—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 238054Licensed
1 MAS Singapore LicensedLicensed
1 BaFin Germany LicensedLicensed
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand LicensedLicensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded19892005
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Arab Emirates
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:CMCXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is CMC Markets or MultiBank Group better regulated?

CMC Markets has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 80), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CMC Markets and MultiBank Group?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, BaFin, MAS and FMA (NZ).

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