FP Markets vs OANDA: 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 MarketsOANDA
Licence Score69Strong82Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record68
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 286354Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 371/18—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 50926—
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded20051996
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FP Markets or OANDA better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FP Markets and OANDA?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC.

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