EBC Financial Group vs FOREX.com: 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.

AttributeEBC Financial GroupFOREX.com
Licence Score60Moderate86Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
Founded20202001
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is EBC Financial Group or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com 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 EBC Financial Group and FOREX.com?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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