FP Markets vs Saxo: 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 MarketsSaxo
Licence Score69Strong84Very 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 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 371/18—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 50926—
2 AFM Netherlands —Licensed
2 Finanstilsynet (DK) Denmark —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20051992
HeadquartersAustraliaDenmark
TypeForex & CFD brokerTrading bank
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FP Markets or Saxo better regulated?

Saxo has the higher Licence Score (84 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FP Markets and Saxo?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC.

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