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Is Motive Markets safe?

Motive Markets is a broker listed with FSCA, MISA. 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: FSCA, MISA
FCA: Not listed
Basis: Awaiting re-check
Updated: 18 Jun 2026

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What the verdict means

Motive 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 Motive Markets

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

Financial Sector Conduct Authority

(FSCA)

South Africa

National or regional regulatorFSCA website (FSP search)

Mwali International Services Authority

(MISA)

Comoros

Offshore licensing

How to verify this yourself

Take a few minutes to check official registers directly:

01
Open the FSCA website (FSP search) at www.fsca.co.za.
02
Search for the FSP name or FSP number.
03
Check that the licensed legal entity matches Motive Markets's account terms and that status is current.
04
Check permissions cover the instruments you plan to trade.

Open the FSCA website (FSP search)

Alternatives to Motive Markets

Comparable brokers with an equal or higher score:

CPT Markets

AOFA, FCA, FSC

Trusted

7.7 / 10

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FSCA, MISA

Trusted

7.7 / 10

24markets

FSC, FSCA

Trusted

7.7 / 10

AAAFx

FSCA

Trusted

7.7 / 10

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The record

Public verification fields held for this entity:

Verdict: Trusted
Score: 7.7 / 10
Regulators listed: FSCA (South Africa), MISA (Comoros)
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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Motive Markets: questions answered

Is Motive Markets regulated?

Our record lists Motive Markets as regulated by FSCA (South Africa) and MISA (Comoros). Confirm each licence on the regulator's own register, because a listing here is a pointer and not proof.

Is Motive Markets FCA regulated?

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