EBC Financial Group vs ThinkMarkets: 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 GroupThinkMarkets
Licence Score60Moderate77Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record36
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands LicensedLicensed
Founded20202010
HeadquartersUnited KingdomAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is EBC Financial Group or ThinkMarkets better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both EBC Financial Group and ThinkMarkets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and CIMA.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.