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Is CMC Markets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

CMC Markets states licences from FCA and ASIC. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, ASIC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 3 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFCA 173730CMC Markets UK plc · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 948126CMC Markets Investments Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerASIC 238054CMC MARKETS ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

3 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not CMC Markets)

  • Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (admin.jobkt.com/59occf) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (api.jobkt.com/ws) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (api.jobkt.com/ws) ASIC source ↗

Real site: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is CMC Markets safe?

CMC Markets states licences from FCA and ASIC. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, ASIC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 3 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is CMC Markets regulated?

CMC Markets states licences from FCA, ASIC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake CMC Markets websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 3 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/

Which CMC Markets company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

CMC Markets UK plc, licence number 173730. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfH7rAAF

Which CMC Markets company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

CMC Markets Investments Limited, licence number 948126. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0014G00002e0k2oQAA

Which CMC Markets company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

CMC MARKETS ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD, licence number 238054. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for CMC Markets?

Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (admin.jobkt.com/59occf) (ASIC), Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (api.jobkt.com/ws) (ASIC), Impersonation of CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited (api.jobkt.com/ws) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not CMC Markets. Its own site is https://www.cmcmarkets.com/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.