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Markets.com

CySEC-regulated CFD trading platform

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Safecap Investments Limited

CyprusEst. 2008Forex & CFD
RegisteredUnder ReviewActive
6.0/10

Developing Transparency

High Confidence

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Platform Overview

Markets.com is a Cyprus-registered forex and CFD broker regulated by CySEC, ASIC, and FSCA. Founded in 2008, it offers multi-asset CFD trading via its proprietary platform and MetaTrader.

Company Information

Registered Company Name
Safecap Investments Limited
Brand Name
Markets.com
Headquarters
Cyprus
Year Established
2008
Parent Company
Finalto (IQ Option Group)
Publicly Listed
No
73% of retail CFD accounts lose money

Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

Transparency Signals

Confidence LevelHigh
Transparency & Disclosure
Developing
Regulatory Intelligence
Moderate
Consumer Protection
Developing
Reputation & Market
Moderate
Key Strength

Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance

Key Concern

No significant concerns identified

Trust Dimension Breakdown

Transparency & Disclosure
4.9Developing Transparency Signals

Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence
5.8Developing Transparency Signals

Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.

Consumer Protection
5.6Developing Transparency Signals

Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.

Reputation & Market
6.7Moderate Transparency Signals

Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.

Operational Reliability
6.4Moderate Transparency Signals

Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.

Industry Integrity
4.8Developing Transparency Signals

Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence

Brand Name

Markets.com
Cyprus
Self-Declared

Legal Entities

Safecap Investments Limited
CySEC · Cyprus
092/08
High Confidence
Safecap Investments Limited
ASIC · Australia
424008
High Confidence
Safecap Investments Limited
FSCA · South Africa
43906
High Confidence

Regulatory References

CySECPrimary Registry
092/08
ASICPrimary Registry
092/08
FSCAPrimary Registry
092/08

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

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Malaysia Market

ReputationLimited Presence
Complaint DensityLow
Local Office
Local Regulation
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Asia Pacific

ReputationGrowing
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence18 years
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Global Market

ReputationWell Established
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence18 years

Regulatory Licenses

Tier 1CySEC, ASIC, FSCA
Regulator
🇨🇾CySEC
Status
Active
License Number
092/08
License Type
CIF
Regulator
🇦🇺ASIC
Status
Active
License Number
424008
License Type
AFSL
Regulator
🇿🇦FSCA
Status
Active
License Number
43906
License Type
FSP

Internal Transparency

Regulatory Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
Operational Transparency
Developing0.35/1.0
Platform Reliability
Limited0.65/1.0
Consumer Protection
Limited0.65/1.0
Market Transparency
Limited0.65/1.0
RegulatoryOperationalReliabilityConsumerMarket

Transparency profile visualization

Trading Conditions

Trading Platforms:Markets.com PlatformMT4MT5
InstrumentSpread
EUR/USD1.2 pips
GBP/USD1.5 pips
USD/JPY1.0 pips
XAU/USD0.40 pips
Commission
Zero (spread-only)
Inactivity Fee
$10/month after 3 months
Deposit Fees
Free
Withdrawal Fees
Free
Withdrawal Processing Time
1-3 business days

Technology Stack

Technology Stack

Platform Infrastructure

Technical

Server Locations
LondonLimassol
Average Execution Speed
< 35ms
API Available
VPS Offered

Safety & Protection

Compensation Scheme
ICF (Cyprus)
Segregated Funds
Negative Balance Protection

Operational Details

Supported Languages
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian
Support Channels
Live ChatEmailPhone
Payment Methods
Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNeteller

Community Snapshot

0
Total Reports
0
Verified
0
Under Review
0
Resolved
0
Total Reviews
Data as of:2026-01-22
Last Verified:2026-01-22

Platform Comparison

 
Markets.com logo
Markets.com
IC Markets logo
IC Markets
Regulatory TierTier 1Tier 1
Transparency Signals6.6/109.5/10
Minimum Deposit$100$200
Maximum LeverageUp to 1:300Up to 1:500
Spread TypeVariableRaw Spread / Standard
Execution ModelMarket MakerECN
Year Established20082007
Trading Products78

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