Global Prime vs TOP1 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.

AttributeGlobal PrimeTOP1 Markets
Licence Score60Moderate18Very weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 4 Tier 4
Licences on record31
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu LicensedLicensed
Founded20102013
HeadquartersAustraliaVanuatu
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Global Prime or TOP1 Markets better regulated?

Global Prime has the higher Licence Score (60 vs 18), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Global Prime and TOP1 Markets?

Both are matched to licences from VFSC.

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