Gaitame.com vs Interactive Brokers: 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.

AttributeGaitame.comInteractive Brokers
Licence Score60Moderate83Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record18
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
1 CBI Ireland —Licensed
Founded19991978
HeadquartersJapanUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:IBKR
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gaitame.com or Interactive Brokers better regulated?

Interactive Brokers has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Gaitame.com and Interactive Brokers?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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