Fusion Markets vs Plus500: 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.

AttributeFusion MarketsPlus500
Licence Score56Moderate92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record310
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 509909
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
2 EFSA Estonia —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
Founded20172008
HeadquartersAustraliaIsrael
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoLSE:PLUS
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Fusion Markets or Plus500 better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 56), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Fusion Markets and Plus500?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FSA (Seychelles).

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