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Is CMC Markets safe?

CMC Markets is a broker listed with CIRO, FCA, FMA. Our verdict is Strongly Trusted, 9.5 out of 10. Below: what each regulator means for client protection and how to verify.

Strongly Trusted

9.5 / 10

Regulators: CIRO, FCA, FMA
FCA: Registered
Basis: Reviewed
Updated: 18 Jun 2026

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What the verdict means

CMC Markets is rated "Strongly Trusted". Verdicts come from a fixed, rule-based model applied identically to every entity.

Strongly TrustedThis record
A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
Trusted
A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
Proceed With Caution
Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.
Avoid
Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

Basis: reviewed and locked. See the methodology for sources.

Who regulates CMC Markets

Listed regulators from our records. Compact rows with register links:

CIRO

(CIRO)

Canada

Financial Conduct Authority

(FCA)

United Kingdom

Major onshore regulatorFCA Financial Services Register Ref: 173730

Financial Markets Authority (New Zealand)

(FMA)

New Zealand

Major onshore regulatorFMA website

Monetary Authority of Singapore

(MAS)

Singapore

Major onshore regulatorMAS Financial Institutions Directory

How to verify this yourself

Take a few minutes to check official registers directly:

01
Open the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk.
02
Search for the firm's name or its Firm Reference Number (FRN). Our record shows reference 173730.
03
Check that the licensed legal entity matches CMC Markets's account terms and that status is current.
04
Check permissions cover the instruments you plan to trade.

Open the FCA Financial Services Register

Alternatives to CMC Markets

Comparable brokers with an equal or higher score:

City Index

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BP Prime

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Strongly Trusted

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Capital Markets Elite Group

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Strongly Trusted

9.5 / 10

FxPro

CNMV, CySEC, FCA

Strongly Trusted

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Head to head: CMC Markets vs BP Prime, CMC Markets vs Capital Markets Elite Group, CMC Markets vs City Index

The record

Public verification fields held for this entity:

Verdict: Strongly Trusted
Score: 9.5 / 10
Regulators listed: CIRO (Canada), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand), MAS (Singapore)
FCA register: Registered, reference 173730
FCA warning: None recorded
Record basis: Reviewed and locked
Record updated: 18 Jun 2026

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CMC Markets: questions answered

Is CMC Markets regulated?

Our record lists CMC Markets as regulated by CIRO (Canada), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand) and MAS (Singapore). Confirm each licence on the regulator's own register, because a listing here is a pointer and not proof.

Is CMC Markets FCA regulated?

Yes, our record shows CMC Markets on the FCA register with reference 173730. Check the current status on register.fca.org.uk.

Where is CMC Markets regulated?

CMC Markets is listed with CIRO (Canada), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand) and MAS (Singapore).