FP Markets vs VT 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 MarketsVT Markets
Licence Score69Strong59Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record63
1 ASIC Australia Licensed · AFSL 286354Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 371/18—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 50926Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20052015
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is FP Markets or VT Markets better regulated?

FP Markets has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 59), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FP Markets and VT Markets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FSCA and FSC (MU).

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