FOREX.com vs Marex: 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.comMarex
Licence Score86Very strong71Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record72
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States LicensedLicensed
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
Founded20011987
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerFutures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNASDAQ:MRX
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100—
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or Marex better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FOREX.com and Marex?

Both are matched to licences from CFTC / NFA and FCA.

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.