FP Markets vs GO 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.

AttributeFP MarketsGO Markets
Licence Score69Strong65Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record64
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 286354Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 371/18Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 50926—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20052006
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositUS$100US$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is FP Markets or GO Markets better regulated?

FP Markets has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 65), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FP Markets and GO Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CySEC, FSC (MU) and FSA (Seychelles).

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