Cornèrtrader vs Saxo: 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.

AttributeCornèrtraderSaxo
Licence Score55Moderate84Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record18
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland LicensedLicensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
2 AFM Netherlands —Licensed
2 Finanstilsynet (DK) Denmark —Licensed
Founded20161992
HeadquartersSwitzerlandDenmark
TypeTrading bankTrading bank
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cornèrtrader or Saxo better regulated?

Saxo has the higher Licence Score (84 vs 55), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Cornèrtrader and Saxo?

Both are matched to licences from FINMA.

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