Saxo vs ThinkMarkets: 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.

AttributeSaxoThinkMarkets
Licence Score84Very strong77Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record86
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 FINMA Switzerland Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 AFM Netherlands Licensed—
2 Finanstilsynet (DK) Denmark Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
Founded19922010
HeadquartersDenmarkAustralia
TypeTrading bankForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Saxo or ThinkMarkets better regulated?

Saxo has the higher Licence Score (84 vs 77), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Saxo and ThinkMarkets?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and JFSA.

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