RegulationCFTC, FCA, ASIC, CIMA
Min. deposit$100
Leverage1:1 – 1:500
PlatformsMT4, MT5, propia, TradingView
InstrumentsForex, CFDs & stocks
Founded1999
🏛️ Which entity will open your account?
📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at Forex.com.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
FCA regulated with FSCSMarket maker
StoneX Financial Ltd (FRN 446717) — FSCS £85,000European Union
EU-regulated entity with ICFMarket maker
StoneX Europe Ltd (CySEC) — ICF €20,000United States
FCM/RFED CFTC and NFAMarket maker
GAIN Capital Group LLC (NFA 0339826, CFTC FCM/RFED) — no compensation (segregated funds)Australia
ASIC regulated, no compensationMarket maker
StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (AFSL 345646) — no compensationRest of the world
Cayman offshore armMarket maker
StoneX (Cayman entity, CIMA) — no compensationAll licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
Standardno commission, all the cost in the spread
Commission (RAW)raw spreads plus commission per side
DMA / Prodirect access and institutional pricing for high volume
Pros
✓Top-tier regulation
✓Funds with compensation scheme
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
Cons
✗Outside your region, offshore entity
✗Very high leverage (more risk)
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Top tier22/22 pts
Why: StoneX group (NASDAQ:SNEX) + CFTC/NFA + FCA 446717 + ASIC + MAS. US/UK/AU/SG clients under tier-1; rest of the world via GAIN Global Markets (Cayman Islands, CIMA) = offshore
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: Trustpilot 4.6 mostly fine, with recurring withdrawal/KYC delays; no systemic denial
Fund safety: Full (with compensation)15/15 pts
Why: segregated at tier-1 banks + negative balance + UK FSCS GBP85k in regulated markets; the Cayman entity gives no compensation
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: listed group; minor historical fines (NFA/CFTC)
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: GAIN Capital since 1999, 750k+ clients; Trustpilot 4.6
Costs: Average4/8 pts
Why: Standard EURUSD ~1.0-1.4 pip; RAW account available + commission
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 NFA registration — GAIN Capital Group LLC (NFA 0339826)🔗 Forex.com — Regulation Policy (entities by region)🔗 FCA registration — StoneX Financial Ltd (FRN 446717)🔗 Forex.com Europe — Investor Compensation Fund (ICF)Trader reviews
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