AustraliaRegulationFCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA(SC)
Min. deposit$0
Leverage1:1 – 1:500
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ThinkTrader, TradingView
InstrumentsForex & CFDs
Founded2010
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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 FSCSSTP
TF Global Markets (UK) Ltd (FRN 629628) — FSCS up to £85,000European Union
CySEC regulated with compensationSTP
TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd (215/13) — ICF up to €20,000United States
Doesn't serve US retail
No NFA/CFTC registrationAustralia
ASIC regulated, no compensation schemeMarket maker
TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd (AFSL 424700) — no compensationRest of the world
Offshore via SeychellesMarket maker
TF Global Markets Int Ltd (FSA SD060) — 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
Standardspread only, no commission or minimum deposit (~1.0 pip)
ThinkZeroraw from 0.0 pip + commission ~$7/lot round-turn, min $500
Pros
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
✓Competitive costs
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: Tier-1 + offshore14/22 pts
Why: FCA 629628 + ASIC 424700 + CySEC 215/13; rest of the world via TF Global Int (Seychelles SD060) = offshore
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: mixed: praise for fast withdrawals and complaints of delays; a WikiFX report of ~79 complaints (unverified); no FCA/ASIC action
Fund safety: Segregated (no compensation)8/15 pts
Why: segregated + negative balance; UK FSCS / EU ICF at those entities; Seychelles no compensation
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: no major confirmed fines (one ransomware breach reported from a single source)
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: founded 2010 (NZ, HQ Melbourne); Trustpilot ~4.3
Costs: Competitive8/8 pts
Why: ThinkZero EURUSD ~0.0 + $7 round-turn; Standard no commission; $0 min
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 FCA registration — TF Global Markets (UK) (FRN 629628)🔗 ThinkMarkets — licenses and regulation🔗 CySEC — Cypriot investment firmsTrader reviews
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