Marex vs Plus500: 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.

AttributeMarexPlus500
Licence Score71Strong92Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record210
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 509909
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States LicensedLicensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
2 EFSA Estonia —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded19872008
HeadquartersUnited KingdomIsrael
TypeFutures broker (FX futures)Forex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:MRXLSE:PLUS
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is Marex or Plus500 better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Marex and Plus500?

Both are matched to licences from CFTC / NFA and FCA.

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