Hantec Markets 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.

AttributeHantec MarketsInteractive Brokers
Licence Score67Strong83Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record38
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
1 SFC Hong Kong —Licensed
1 CBI Ireland —Licensed
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius Licensed—
Founded19901978
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:IBKR
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hantec Markets or Interactive Brokers better regulated?

Interactive Brokers has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Hantec Markets and Interactive Brokers?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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