Admiral Markets
FCA-regulated multi-asset broker (Admirals)
Platform Overview
Admiral Markets (now Admirals) is a UK-based multi-asset broker regulated by FCA, CySEC, and ASIC. Founded in 2001, the platform offers forex, shares, ETFs, and bonds with competitive trading conditions.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Admiral Markets UK Ltd
- Brand Name
- Admiral Markets (Admirals)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2001
- Parent Company
- Admiral Markets Group AS
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- 595450
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
CySEC
- License Number
- 201/13
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
ASIC
- License Number
- 410681
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.5 pips (Zero.MT5) |
| GBP/USD | 0.8 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.6 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.20 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (Trade.MT5); $3/lot/side (Zero.MT5)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- LondonTallinnSydney
- Average Execution Speed
- < 30ms
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), ICF (Cyprus)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNetellerPayPal
Community Snapshot
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
This complaint involves a consumer who lost a substantial portion of their deposit within the first week of live trading after transitioning from a demo account. IFCCI's consumer education unit emphasises that demo trading environments, while valuable for learning platform mechanics, do not replicate the psychological and financial pressures of live trading. Common differences include the absence of real slippage, no emotional impact from losses, and unlimited virtual capital that encourages oversized position-taking. Research observations indicate that consumers transitioning to live accounts begin with minimal position sizes and implement strict risk management protocols, including a maximum risk of 1–2% of account equity per trade.
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | STP | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2001 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 8 | 10 |
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