FOREX.com vs Hantec Markets: 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.

AttributeFOREX.comHantec Markets
Licence Score86Very strong67Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record73
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 FSC (MU) Mauritius —Licensed
Founded20011990
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or Hantec Markets better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FOREX.com and Hantec Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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