Global Prime vs XM: 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 PrimeXM
Licence Score60Moderate70Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 120/10
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20102009
HeadquartersAustraliaCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, TradingViewMT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$5
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Frequently asked questions

Is Global Prime or XM better regulated?

XM has the higher Licence Score (70 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Global Prime and XM?

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

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