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CMC Markets
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HFM

CMC Markets vs HFM

What each publishes, side by side. — means we haven't got it from the broker's own pages.

CMC MarketsHFM
Licences on a register3 of 36 of 6
RegulatorsFCAASICFSCAFCACySECFSA SeychellesCMA KenyaDFSA
Lowest spread0.0EUR/USD and five other majors on the FX Active account (UK site)0.0Advertised minimum on Zero (forex & gold); Premium from 1.2
Commission / lot$2.50Per $100,000 notional on the FX Active accountfrom $3Zero account, per lot as stated by HFM (per-side or round-trip not specified). Premium: no commission
Min deposit—R0Premium account. Zero R450, Pro R900, Pro Plus R1,800
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewPlatforms named on the broker's own site—
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ FCA 173730
  • ✓ FCA 948126
  • ✓ ASIC 238054
  • ✓ FSCA 46632
  • ✓ FCA 801701
  • ✓ CySEC 183/12
  • ✓ FSA Seychelles SD015
  • ✓ CMA Kenya 155
  • ✓ DFSA F004885
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmNone foundNone found
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