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Broker · United Kingdom

Last checked: 23.09.2026
REGULATIONOfficial record verified

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FXCM

Broker · International

About the company

Legal company nameStratos Global LLC · Stratos Markets Limited · Stratos Europe Ltd · Stratos Trading Pty. Limited
Year founded1999
Headquarters / registered countryLondon, United Kingdom
Websitewww.fxcm.com
Last checked07.10.2026

According to its official website, FXCM is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1999. The company now operates under the Stratos Group umbrella; the group is headquartered in London (110 Bishopsgate) and the site lists offices in London, New York and Melbourne. Services on fxcm.com/markets are provided by Stratos Global LLC, incorporated in St Vincent and the Grenadines; the company states that it is not required to hold any financial services licence in that country to offer its products and services. The group's licensed companies are in the United Kingdom (Stratos Markets Limited), Cyprus (Stratos Europe Ltd), Australia (Stratos Trading Pty. Limited), South Africa (Stratos South Africa (Pty) Ltd) and Israel (Stratos Light Limited). The company offers forex, CFD, spread betting and cryptocurrency trading. This information is the company's own statement.

Account Details

ACCOUNT TYPESStandard · Active Trader · Corporate
MIN. DEPOSIT50 USD
PLATFORMSTrading Station · TradingView · MetaTrader 4
PRODUCTSForex · Share, index and commodity CFDs · Cryptocurrencies · Stock and forex baskets · Treasuries
LEVERAGEVaries by product

Licences and regulation

FCA (United Kingdom)

Licence no.217689
Licence holderStratos Markets Limited
ScopeThe company states that it is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom (FRN 217689). Its former name is Forex Capital Markets Limited. The record could not be verified because the FCA register could not be read.
StatusPending verification

CySEC (Cyprus)

Licence no.392/20
Licence holderStratos Europe Ltd (eski adı FXCM EU Ltd)
ScopeCyprus Investment Firm licence; licence date 23 Nov 2020. Approved trade names in the CySEC register: FXCM, FXCM EU, Tradu.
StatusVerified

ASIC (Australia)

Licence no.AFSL 309763
Licence holderStratos Trading Pty. Limited
ScopeAFS licence held since 15 May 2007. According to ASIC's record, authorised to advise on and deal in derivatives and foreign exchange contracts for retail and wholesale clients.
StatusVerified

FSCA (South Africa)

Licence no.FSP 46534
Licence holderStratos South Africa (Pty) Ltd
ScopeRegistered in the FSCA register as an authorised financial services provider (FSP); status: Authorized.
StatusVerified

ISA (Israel)

Licence no.—
Licence holderStratos Light Limited
ScopeThe company states that Stratos Light Limited is a licensed company supervised by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA). The record could not be verified because the ISA register could not be read.
StatusPending verification

User complaints

Period reviewed: January 2020 – October 2026

  • Account / trading conditions: 32
  • Withdrawal / payment: 30
  • Customer support: 12
  • Identity verification: 9
  • Other: 7

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