ActivTrades is a FCA-licensed brokerage company specializing in trading services. The tradable instruments include Currencies, Commodities, Indices, Shares, Bonds, and ETFs. Through ActivTrades, traders can use MT4 and MT5 for online intelligent investment.
IQ Option is an online trading platform that allows individuals to trade a variety of financial instruments including stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, forex, and more. The platform was founded in 2013 and has grown to become one of the most popular online trading platforms in the world, with over 48 million registered users across 213 countries and territories. IQ Option is owned and operated by IQ Option Ltd, which is based in Cyprus and is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
AETOS is an ASIC-licensed online trading service provider and broker specializing in helping investors build diversified investment portfolios. Through AETOS, investors can access multiple markets including foreign exchange, indices, global stocks, precious metals, and commodities on the MT4 trading platform. AETOS also provides demo accounts and 2 live accounts with leverage starting from 1:400 on Forex, and this broker says it offers 24/5 customer support. However, AETOS still has risks due to some comments about it not being able to withdraw funds.
CFI Group is a brokerage company specializing in online investment and trading services. The tradable instruments include forex, stocks, energies, metals, indices, ETFs, crypto, bonds, and futures. The broker also provides two accounts with a maximum leverage of 1:500. The minimum spread is from 0.0 pips and the minimum deposit is 0. Although CFI Group is regulated by CYSEC, FCA, SCA, and BDL, and offshore regulated by SFCA and VFSA, risks cannot be completely avoided.
Capitalix is a brokerage company specializing in online investment and trading services. The tradable instruments include forex, cryptocurrencies, stocks, metals, commodities, and indices. The broker also provides three real accounts with a maximum leverage of 1:200. The minimum spread is from 0.5 pips and the minimum deposit is 250 EUR/250 USD. Capitalix is still risky due to its offshore regulated status and bad reviews about scams.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, TMGM is an online ECN/STP broker. Notably, in 2016, TMGM introduced its MetaTrader 5 platform. Subsequently, the company achieved FCA membership in the UK during 2017. The year 2019 witnessed the launch of TMGM's mobile trading app, further enhancing accessibility. By 2021, TMGM's reach expanded to encompass over 200 countries worldwide.
On 21 January, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's primary financial regulator, expanded its warning list to include 10 additional unlicensed forex brokers that operate outside of the FCA regulation. The FCA warning lists, updated on a daily basis, remain an important tool intended not only to protect consumers but also to alert the financial services industry. When an FCA warning emerges, it signals red flags like unsolicited investment pitches, promises of unrealistic returns, or pressure tactics. The addition of these 10 new entities comes amid growing concerns over the rise of unauthorized online forex brokers, particularly those operating through overly complex online interfaces yet riddled with bugs and aggressive social media marketing campaigns. Let's catch a glimpse of those on the list.
Avatrade is an online forex and CFD broker that was established in 2006. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and is regulated by several financial authorities around the world, including ASIC, FSA, FFAJ, ADGM, CBI, and FSCA.
City Index, a trading name of StoneX Financial Ltd, is allegedly a global Spread Betting, FX and CFD provider established in the United Kingdom in 1983, offering 13,500+ markets with variable spreads from 0.5 points on the Mobile trading app, WebTrader, TradingView and MT4 trading platforms, as well as a choice of two different account types and 24/5 customer support service.
IB, or Interactive Brokers, is a discount brokerage firm founded in the United States in 1978. It is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and has offices in several other countries, including the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Australia. The company provides electronic brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering a range of financial products, including stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, and funds. Interactive Brokers is regulated by several financial authorities, including ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), FSA (Japan), SFC (Hong Kong), and CIRO (Canada).
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FP Markets is an Australian-based online brokerage firm that offers various trading instruments including 70+ forex currency pairs, 10,000+ stocks, 19 indices, commodities, bonds, metals, and digital currencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
AUS GLOBAL is the internet brokerage brand of AUS Group, with offices in Cyprus, London, Dubai, Turkey, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, Malaysia, Vanuatu, Melbourne, Vancouver and Wellington. It is a forex and CFD broker regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), offering online trading services to retail and institutional clients worldwide. The broker provides a range of trading instruments, including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, as well as various trading platforms such as MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Titan Capital Markets is a forex broker that provides trading services to clients around the world. The company offers 30+ forex pairs through its proprietary trading platform, Titan Webtrader. It claims to offer competitive spreads and low commissions. The company also provides educational resources and customer support services to help traders improve their trading skills and address any issues or concerns.
Tickmill, the trading name of Tickmill Group of companies, is a regulated global forex and CFD brokerage company established in 2014, headquartered in London, UK. Tickmill offers trading in 60+ currency pairs, 15+ indices, 500 stocks & ETFs, bonds, commodities (precious metals and energies), cryptos, futures & options with three choices of trading accounts, which are the Classic, Raw, and Tickmill Trader Raw accounts. The available trading platforms include MetaTrader4/5 and Tickmill Trader.
Founded in 1935, UOB operates in Asia with a network spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. It has more than 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe, and North America. As part of UOB, United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited ("UOB Thailand") is a regional bank rooted in Thailand that provides financial expertise and connectivity to customers. UOB Thailand offers a wide range of financial services, including personal financial services, commercial and corporate banking, and treasury services. Users can download UOB TMRW through the Apple Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery. No annual fee for the first year to open a new account or apply for a credit card, 24/7 assistance, etc.
First Option FX is allegedly a forex broker registered in China that claims to provide its clients with various tradable financial instruments with leverage up to 1:500 and variable spreads from 1.3 pips on the industry-standard MetaTrader5 trading platform, as well as a choice of three different live account types.
RCG MARKETS is an intermediary financial service provider established in 2018. RCG Markets direct market access for the execution of trades for various CFD's and FX for individuals (retail traders/speculators), professional money managers (Hedge Fund Managers) and Corporates (Investment Firms. It says to be licensed and authorized by South Africa Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA: FSP49769), but it is exceeded, which means the broker is not legally regulated by the popular regulatory agencies.
Crystal Trust is a smart investment product. It is limited to the activities of financial services firms and their professionals, and financial products are actual commodities, accounts, or investments provided by them. Clients can choose various plan options with up to 20% return on principal every day. Withdrawal processing time is within 12 business hours.
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