Interactive Brokers vs JFX Corporation: 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.

AttributeInteractive BrokersJFX Corporation
Licence Score83Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record81
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
1 CBI Ireland Licensed—
Founded19782006
HeadquartersUnited StatesJapan
TypeMulti-asset brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:IBKRNo
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Interactive Brokers or JFX Corporation better regulated?

Interactive Brokers has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Interactive Brokers and JFX Corporation?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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