FOREX.com vs Sucden Financial: 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.comSucden Financial
Licence Score86Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record71
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
Founded20011973
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerFutures broker (FX futures)
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100—
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or Sucden Financial 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 FOREX.com and Sucden Financial?

Both are matched to licences from FCA.

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