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Is EC Markets safe?

EC Markets is a broker listed with ASIC, FCA, FMA. Our verdict is Trusted, 7.7 out of 10. Below: what each regulator means for client protection and how to verify.

Trusted

7.7 / 10

Regulators: ASIC, FCA, FMA
FCA: Not listed
Basis: Awaiting re-check
Updated: 18 Jun 2026

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What the verdict means

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

Strongly Trusted
A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
TrustedThis record
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: awaiting a live register re-check. See the methodology for sources.

Who regulates EC Markets

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

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

(ASIC)

Australia

Major onshore regulatorASIC registers

Financial Conduct Authority

(FCA)

United Kingdom

Major onshore regulatorFCA Financial Services Register

Financial Markets Authority (New Zealand)

(FMA)

New Zealand

Major onshore regulatorFMA website

Financial Services Authority (Seychelles)

(FSA)

Seychelles

Offshore licensingSeychelles FSA website

Financial Services Commission (Mauritius)

(FSC)

Mauritius

Offshore licensingMauritius FSC website

How to verify this yourself

Take a few minutes to check official registers directly:

01
Open the ASIC registers at asic.gov.au.
02
Search for the firm's name or AFS licence number.
03
Check that the licensed legal entity matches EC Markets's account terms and that status is current.
04
Check permissions cover the instruments you plan to trade.

Open the ASIC registers

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The record

Public verification fields held for this entity:

Verdict: Trusted
Score: 7.7 / 10
Regulators listed: ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)
FCA register: Not listed on the FCA register in our record
FCA warning: None recorded
Record basis: Awaiting a live register re-check
Record updated: 18 Jun 2026

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EC Markets: questions answered

Is EC Markets regulated?

Our record lists EC Markets as regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand), FSA (Seychelles) and FSC (Mauritius). Confirm each licence on the regulator's own register, because a listing here is a pointer and not proof.

Is EC Markets FCA regulated?

Our record does not show EC Markets on the FCA register. Check register.fca.org.uk directly if you need to be sure.

Where is EC Markets regulated?

EC Markets is listed with ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), FMA (New Zealand), FSA (Seychelles) and FSC (Mauritius).