Interactive Brokers vs MultiBank Group: 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 BrokersMultiBank Group
Licence Score83Very strong80Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record87
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore LicensedLicensed
1 BaFin Germany —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
1 CBI Ireland Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded19782005
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Arab Emirates
TypeMulti-asset brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:IBKRNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is Interactive Brokers or MultiBank Group better regulated?

Interactive Brokers has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 80), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Interactive Brokers and MultiBank Group?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and MAS.

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