Exness vs ICM Capital: 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.

AttributeExnessICM Capital
Licence Score68Strong59Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record92
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 178/12—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 51024—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
3 JSC Jordan Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
4 CBCS Curaçao Licensed—
Founded20082009
HeadquartersCyprusUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$10—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Exness or ICM Capital better regulated?

Exness has the higher Licence Score (68 vs 59), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Exness and ICM Capital?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and FSA (Seychelles).

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