IC Markets EU
CySEC-regulated European arm of IC Markets Group
Platform Overview
IC Markets EU is the European entity of IC Markets, regulated by CySEC and established in 2007 under IC Markets (EU) Ltd. It offers the same raw spread pricing and deep liquidity as its Australian parent with regulatory protections under European MiFID II frameworks. The broker provides forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency CFD trading via MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- IC Markets (EU) Ltd
- Brand Name
- IC Markets EU
- Headquarters
- Cyprus
- Year Established
- 2007
- Parent Company
- International Capital Markets Pty Ltd
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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Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
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
CySEC
- License Number
- 362/18
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF License
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.0 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.1 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.08 pips |
- Commission
- Spread-only on Standard; $3.50/lot on Raw Spread
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-2 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- ICF up to EUR 20,000
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 2 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | ECN | ECN |
| Year Established | 2007 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 8 | 8 |
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