Regulator

Offshore licensing

CIMA regulated brokers

Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Cayman Islands

8 brokers list CIMA in our register. CIMA regulates financial services in the Cayman Islands, a major offshore financial centre.

Brokers listed
8
Trusted or better
4
Caution or worse
4
Regulator country
Cayman Islands

What CIMA protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

  • Licensees are supervised under Cayman law.
  • There is typically no investor compensation scheme for retail trading clients.

Offshore licensing. Licensing regimes often aimed at clients outside the jurisdiction. Usually no investor compensation scheme, lighter rules and a harder route to redress.

How to check the CIMA register

  1. 01

    Open the CIMA website (www.cima.ky).

  2. 02

    Search for the licensee's name.

  3. 03

    Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.

  4. 04

    Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

CIMA website

Brokers that list CIMA

Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

  • Capital Markets Elite Group

    Also: FCA

    Strongly Trusted
    9.5 / 10
  • FOREX.com

    Also: ASIC, CIRO, FCA +3

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • HYCM

    Also: DFSA, FCA

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • LION

    Also: MAS, SFC

    Trusted
    7.7 / 10
  • ATC Brokers

    Also: FCA

    Proceed With Caution
    6.0 / 10
  • EBC

    Also: ASIC, FCA

    Proceed With Caution
    6.0 / 10
  • FXCG

    Also: ASIC

    Proceed With Caution
    6.0 / 10
  • Vantage

    Also: ASIC, FCA, VFSC

    Proceed With Caution
    6.0 / 10

Verdicts for CIMA brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

  • Strongly Trusted

    A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    1
  • Trusted

    A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    3
  • Proceed With Caution

    Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.

    4
  • High Risk

    The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.

    0
  • Avoid

    Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

    0
  • Not yet rated

    We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.

    0

CIMA: frequently asked questions

What protection does a CIMA licence give clients?
Licensees are supervised under Cayman law. There is typically no investor compensation scheme for retail trading clients. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list CIMA in your register?
8 of the brokers in our register list Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.
How do I check a CIMA licence?
Open the CIMA website and search for the licensee's name. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.
Does a licence mean a broker is safe?
No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

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