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
IG
IG is a premium broker with 50+ years of experience, 17,000+ markets, and an exceptional proprietary platform backed by top-tier global regulation.
Interactive Brokers
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.
Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is a premium licensed bank offering 72,000+ instruments, award-winning proprietary platforms, and top-tier FCA/DFSA/MAS regulation.
CMC Markets
CMC Markets is a 35-year veteran offering 10,000+ instruments through its award-winning Next Generation platform with FCA/ASIC/BaFin regulation.
LMAX
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.
XTB
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.
Pepperstone
Pepperstone offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips, four platform choices, and strong ASIC/FCA regulation with no minimum deposit requirement.
Capital.com
Capital.com offers an AI-powered trading platform with 6,400+ commission-free instruments, strong quad-regulation, and a low $20 minimum deposit.
Forex.com
Forex.com, owned by StoneX Group, offers 5,000+ instruments with a proprietary platform, DMA trading, and strong FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation.
Admirals
Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) offers 4,000+ instruments with the enhanced MetaTrader Supreme Edition and triple CySEC/FCA/ASIC regulation.
FxPro
FxPro offers four trading platforms including its proprietary FxPro Edge, NDD execution, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across 2,100+ instruments.
Oanda
Oanda is a veteran forex broker with nearly 30 years of history, top-tier FCA/ASIC/MAS regulation, premium analytics, and no minimum deposit.
ThinkMarkets
ThinkMarkets combines its proprietary ThinkTrader platform with MT4/MT5, no minimum deposit, and ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation across 4,000+ instruments.
Trading 212
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.
Kraken
Kraken is one of the oldest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges with 250+ crypto assets, FCA registration, and competitive Kraken Pro fees.
Tickmill
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.
City Index
City Index is a 40-year veteran broker under the StoneX umbrella, offering 4,500+ markets through its proprietary platform with FCA regulation.
EXANTE
EXANTE is a multi-regulated institutional broker providing access to 2M+ instruments across 50+ global markets for professional traders.
Exness
Exness combines instant withdrawals, $1 minimum deposit, and competitive raw spreads with strong FCA/CySEC regulation and massive monthly volume.
FXTM
FXTM offers accessible trading with a $10 minimum deposit, copy trading, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across forex and CFD markets.
Axi
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.
HFM
HFM (formerly HotForex) offers accessible trading from $5, quad-regulation, copy trading, and multiple account types across 1,200+ instruments.
FXCM
FXCM is a veteran forex broker (est. 1999) offering the proprietary Trading Station platform, FCA/ASIC regulation, and research tools.
TopFX
TopFX is a CySEC/FCA-regulated ECN broker offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips through MT4 and cTrader with no minimum deposit requirement.
ATFX
ATFX is an FCA and CySEC-regulated UK broker offering MT4 trading across four account tiers with a strong reputation for service quality.
Doo Financial
Doo Financial is a multi-regulated broker (FCA, CySEC, ASIC) offering TradingView integration and ECN pricing from 0.1 pips.
Plus500
Plus500 is a publicly listed CFD broker offering a simple, commission-free platform with strong multi-regulator oversight and 2,800+ instruments.
eToro
eToro pioneered social trading with CopyTrader, offering stocks, crypto, and forex in one platform with 30M+ users and strong regulation.
Equiti
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.
FXOpen
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.
Markets.com
Markets.com is a triple-regulated broker offering 2,500+ instruments through its proprietary platform and MetaTrader, with strong research tools.
ADSS
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.
CFI Financial
CFI Financial has operated since 1998 and offers TradingView integration, multi-jurisdiction regulation, and deep MENA expertise across 300+ instruments.
Exinity
Exinity is a triple-regulated broker (FCA/CySEC/FSA) offering accessible trading through MT4/MT5 with a low $10 minimum deposit and 500+ instruments.
Darwinex
Darwinex is an FCA-regulated broker and asset manager offering a unique platform where traders can attract investor capital through the DARWIN fund system.
Fortrade
Fortrade is an FCA and CySEC-regulated broker with a proprietary trading platform, MT4 support, and FSCS investor protection for UK clients.
IronFX
IronFX offers multiple account types including zero spread and STP/ECN options on MT4, with CySEC/FCA/FSCA regulation across 500+ instruments.
Tio Markets
Tio Markets is an FCA/CySEC-regulated broker headquartered in London, offering MT4 trading with competitive ECN spreads and a $50 minimum deposit.
Lightspeed
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.
Ebury
Ebury is an FCA and CySEC-regulated fintech specialising in B2B FX payments, currency hedging, and trade finance for businesses.
Blacktower Financial Management
Blacktower Financial Management is a CySEC and FCA-regulated wealth manager with 35+ years specialising in expatriate financial planning and pension management.