Hantec Markets vs KCM Trade: 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 MarketsKCM Trade
Licence Score67Strong29Weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 3 Tier 3
Licences on record31
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
Founded19902016
HeadquartersUnited KingdomMauritius
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hantec Markets or KCM Trade better regulated?

Hantec Markets has the higher Licence Score (67 vs 29), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Hantec Markets and KCM Trade?

Both are matched to licences from FSC (MU).

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