Scope Markets vs XM: 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.

AttributeScope MarketsXM
Licence Score46Moderate70Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 120/10
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize LicensedLicensed
Founded20142009
HeadquartersBelizeCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$50US$5
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Frequently asked questions

Is Scope Markets or XM better regulated?

XM has the higher Licence Score (70 vs 46), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Scope Markets and XM?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA, CMA (Kenya) and FSC (Belize).

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