FXTM vs HFM: 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.

AttributeFXTMHFM
Licence Score65Strong70Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record57
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 183/12
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed · FSP 46632
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded20112010
HeadquartersCyprusCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$10No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXTM or HFM better regulated?

HFM has the higher Licence Score (70 vs 65), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FXTM and HFM?

Both are matched to licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA, CMA (Kenya) and FSC (MU).

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