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Tier 1 United Kingdom · Est. 2013

FCA

Financial Conduct Authority

The FCA is widely regarded as one of the strictest financial regulators worldwide. UK-regulated brokers must comply with robust capital requirements, negative balance protection, and participate in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) covering up to £85,000 per client.

Classification

Tier 1

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Established

2013

Brokers Reviewed

41

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Brokers Regulated by FCA

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IG

Est. 1974 · London, UK

FCA ASIC MAS BaFin
9.2
Overall Score

IG is a premium broker with 50+ years of experience, 17,000+ markets, and an exceptional proprietary platform backed by top-tier global regulation.

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Interactive Brokers

Est. 1978 · Greenwich, USA

SEC FCA ASIC MAS IIROC
9.2
Overall Score

Interactive Brokers is one of the world's largest and most regulated brokers, offering access to 150+ markets, all asset classes, and professional-grade tools at industry-leading low costs.

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Saxo Bank

Est. 1992 · Copenhagen, Denmark

FCA DFSA MAS
9.0
Overall Score

Saxo Bank is a premium licensed bank offering 72,000+ instruments, award-winning proprietary platforms, and top-tier FCA/DFSA/MAS regulation.

C

CMC Markets

Est. 1989 · London, UK

FCA ASIC BaFin
8.8
Overall Score

CMC Markets is a 35-year veteran offering 10,000+ instruments through its award-winning Next Generation platform with FCA/ASIC/BaFin regulation.

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LMAX

Est. 2010 · London, UK

FCA
8.8
Overall Score

LMAX is an FCA-regulated exchange offering institutional-grade execution with no last look, ultra-tight spreads, and a transparent order book for serious traders.

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XTB

Est. 2002 · Warsaw, Poland

FCA CySEC KNF
8.6
Overall Score

XTB is a publicly traded, FCA-regulated broker with the award-winning xStation 5 platform, no minimum deposit, and one of the best trading education programs in the industry.

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Pepperstone

Est. 2010 · Melbourne, Australia

ASIC FCA CySEC DFSA SCB
8.5
Overall Score

Pepperstone offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips, four platform choices, and strong ASIC/FCA regulation with no minimum deposit requirement.

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Capital.com

Est. 2016 · London, UK

CySEC FCA ASIC SCB
8.5
Overall Score

Capital.com offers an AI-powered trading platform with 6,400+ commission-free instruments, strong quad-regulation, and a low $20 minimum deposit.

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Forex.com

Est. 2001 · Warren, New Jersey, USA

FCA ASIC CySEC
8.5
Overall Score

Forex.com, owned by StoneX Group, offers 5,000+ instruments with a proprietary platform, DMA trading, and strong FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation.

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Admirals

Est. 2001 · Tallinn, Estonia

CySEC FCA ASIC
8.4
Overall Score

Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) offers 4,000+ instruments with the enhanced MetaTrader Supreme Edition and triple CySEC/FCA/ASIC regulation.

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FxPro

Est. 2006 · London, UK

CySEC FCA FSCA
8.4
Overall Score

FxPro offers four trading platforms including its proprietary FxPro Edge, NDD execution, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across 2,100+ instruments.

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Oanda

Est. 1996 · New York, USA

FCA ASIC MAS
8.4
Overall Score

Oanda is a veteran forex broker with nearly 30 years of history, top-tier FCA/ASIC/MAS regulation, premium analytics, and no minimum deposit.

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ThinkMarkets

Est. 2010 · London, UK

ASIC FCA CySEC
8.3
Overall Score

ThinkMarkets combines its proprietary ThinkTrader platform with MT4/MT5, no minimum deposit, and ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation across 4,000+ instruments.

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Trading 212

Est. 2004 · London, UK

FCA CySEC
8.3
Overall Score

Trading 212 is an FCA-regulated broker offering commission-free stock investing, fractional shares, and a beautifully designed app with just a $1 minimum deposit.

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Kraken

Est. 2011 · San Francisco, USA

FCA (UK) FinCEN (USA) AUSTRAC (AUS) MAS (SG)
8.3
Overall Score

Kraken is one of the oldest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges with 250+ crypto assets, FCA registration, and competitive Kraken Pro fees.

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Tickmill

Est. 2014 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA FSA
8.2
Overall Score

Tickmill is an ECN broker known for ultra-low trading costs, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, and solid CySEC/FCA regulation across 500+ instruments.

C

City Index

Est. 1983 · London, UK

FCA
8.2
Overall Score

City Index is a 40-year veteran broker under the StoneX umbrella, offering 4,500+ markets through its proprietary platform with FCA regulation.

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EXANTE

Est. 2011 · Valletta, Malta

MiFID II (CySEC) FCA SFC
8.2
Overall Score

EXANTE is a multi-regulated institutional broker providing access to 2M+ instruments across 50+ global markets for professional traders.

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Exness

Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCA CySEC FSCA
8.0
Overall Score

Exness combines instant withdrawals, $1 minimum deposit, and competitive raw spreads with strong FCA/CySEC regulation and massive monthly volume.

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FXTM

Est. 2011 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA FSA
8.0
Overall Score

FXTM offers accessible trading with a $10 minimum deposit, copy trading, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across forex and CFD markets.

A

Axi

Est. 2007 · Sydney, Australia

ASIC FCA DFSA
8.0
Overall Score

Axi is a triple-regulated broker with no minimum deposit, raw ECN spreads, and built-in copy trading backed by ASIC, FCA, and DFSA oversight.

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HFM

Est. 2010 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA FSCA FSA
8.0
Overall Score

HFM (formerly HotForex) offers accessible trading from $5, quad-regulation, copy trading, and multiple account types across 1,200+ instruments.

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FXCM

Est. 1999 · London, UK

FCA ASIC FSCA
8.0
Overall Score

FXCM is a veteran forex broker (est. 1999) offering the proprietary Trading Station platform, FCA/ASIC regulation, and research tools.

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TopFX

Est. 2010 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA
7.9
Overall Score

TopFX is a CySEC/FCA-regulated ECN broker offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips through MT4 and cTrader with no minimum deposit requirement.

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ATFX

Est. 2014 · London, UK

FCA CySEC SFC FSA
7.9
Overall Score

ATFX is an FCA and CySEC-regulated UK broker offering MT4 trading across four account tiers with a strong reputation for service quality.

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Doo Financial

Est. 2014 · Dallas, USA

FCA CySEC ASIC FSA SEC (USA)
7.9
Overall Score

Doo Financial is a multi-regulated broker (FCA, CySEC, ASIC) offering TradingView integration and ECN pricing from 0.1 pips.

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Plus500

Est. 2008 · Haifa, Israel

FCA CySEC ASIC MAS
7.8
Overall Score

Plus500 is a publicly listed CFD broker offering a simple, commission-free platform with strong multi-regulator oversight and 2,800+ instruments.

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eToro

Est. 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel

FCA CySEC ASIC
7.8
Overall Score

eToro pioneered social trading with CopyTrader, offering stocks, crypto, and forex in one platform with 30M+ users and strong regulation.

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Equiti

Est. 2008 · Dubai, UAE

DFSA CySEC FCA
7.8
Overall Score

Equiti is a DFSA and FCA-regulated broker with a strong focus on the MENA region, offering raw spreads, institutional accounts, and multilingual Arabic support.

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FXOpen

Est. 2005 · Christchurch, New Zealand

FCA ASIC CySEC
7.8
Overall Score

FXOpen is a triple-regulated broker (FCA/ASIC/CySEC) with over 20 years of operation, offering ECN trading through MT4, MT5, and its proprietary TickTrader platform from just $1.

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Markets.com

Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA FSCA
7.8
Overall Score

Markets.com is a triple-regulated broker offering 2,500+ instruments through its proprietary platform and MetaTrader, with strong research tools.

A

ADSS

Est. 2010 · Abu Dhabi, UAE

FSRA (ADGM) FCA SFC
7.8
Overall Score

ADSS is an Abu Dhabi-based broker regulated by FSRA, FCA, and SFC, offering MT4, MT5, and the proprietary OREX platform with strong MENA expertise.

C

CFI Financial

Est. 1998 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC DFSA FSA FCA
7.8
Overall Score

CFI Financial has operated since 1998 and offers TradingView integration, multi-jurisdiction regulation, and deep MENA expertise across 300+ instruments.

E

Exinity

Est. 2012 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCA CySEC FSA
7.7
Overall Score

Exinity is a triple-regulated broker (FCA/CySEC/FSA) offering accessible trading through MT4/MT5 with a low $10 minimum deposit and 500+ instruments.

D

Darwinex

Est. 2012 · London, UK

FCA
7.6
Overall Score

Darwinex is an FCA-regulated broker and asset manager offering a unique platform where traders can attract investor capital through the DARWIN fund system.

F

Fortrade

Est. 2013 · London, UK

FCA CySEC ASIC IIROC
7.5
Overall Score

Fortrade is an FCA and CySEC-regulated broker with a proprietary trading platform, MT4 support, and FSCS investor protection for UK clients.

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IronFX

Est. 2010 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA FSCA
7.4
Overall Score

IronFX offers multiple account types including zero spread and STP/ECN options on MT4, with CySEC/FCA/FSCA regulation across 500+ instruments.

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Tio Markets

Est. 2018 · London, UK

FCA CySEC
7.4
Overall Score

Tio Markets is an FCA/CySEC-regulated broker headquartered in London, offering MT4 trading with competitive ECN spreads and a $50 minimum deposit.

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Lightspeed

Est. 2006 · New York, USA

FCA
7.4
Overall Score

Lightspeed is an FCA-regulated broker built for active day traders, offering professional-grade DMA platforms with low per-share pricing and a $10,000 minimum deposit.

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Ebury

Est. 2009 · London, United Kingdom

CySEC FCA
7.0
Overall Score

Ebury is an FCA and CySEC-regulated fintech specialising in B2B FX payments, currency hedging, and trade finance for businesses.

B

Blacktower Financial Management

Est. 1987 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySEC FCA (UK subsidiary)
6.2
Overall Score

Blacktower Financial Management is a CySEC and FCA-regulated wealth manager with 35+ years specialising in expatriate financial planning and pension management.