Markets.com
CySEC-regulated CFD trading platform
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
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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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
CySEC
- License Number
- 092/08
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
ASIC
- License Number
- 424008
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
FSCA
- License Number
- 43906
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- License Type
- FSP
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.2 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.40 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
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- ICF (Cyprus)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Arabic, German, French, Italian
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNeteller
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:300 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | ECN |
| Year Established | 2008 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 7 | 8 |
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