GO Markets 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.

AttributeGO MarketsHFM
Licence Score65Strong70Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record47
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 183/12
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed · FSP 46632
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20062010
HeadquartersAustraliaCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTraderMT4, MT5, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$200No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is GO Markets 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 GO Markets and HFM?

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

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