GO Markets vs Orbex: 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 MarketsOrbex
Licence Score65Strong47Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 2 Tier 2
Licences on record42
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20062010
HeadquartersAustraliaCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTraderMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$200US$200
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Frequently asked questions

Is GO Markets or Orbex better regulated?

GO Markets has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 47), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both GO Markets and Orbex?

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

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