FXTM vs Ultima 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.

AttributeFXTMUltima Markets
Licence Score65Strong44Weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 2 Tier 2
Licences on record52
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
Founded20112016
HeadquartersCyprusCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$10US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXTM or Ultima Markets better regulated?

FXTM has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 44), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FXTM and Ultima Markets?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC and FSC (MU).

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