Vantage vs World Forex: 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.

AttributeVantageWorld Forex
Licence Score69Strong21Very weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 4 Tier 4
Licences on record51
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu LicensedLicensed
Founded20092007
HeadquartersAustraliaVanuatu
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingView, ProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$50—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vantage or World Forex better regulated?

Vantage has the higher Licence Score (69 vs 21), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Vantage and World Forex?

Both are matched to licences from VFSC.

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