Plus500 vs TIOmarkets: 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.

AttributePlus500TIOmarkets
Licence Score92Very strong6Very weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 ? None on record
Licences on record100
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 509909—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
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—
Founded20082013
HeadquartersIsrael—
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:PLUSNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$100—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Plus500 or TIOmarkets better regulated?

Plus500 has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 6), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Plus500 and TIOmarkets?

They share no regulators in our database.

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