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Is EC Markets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

EC Markets states licences from FCA, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFCA 571881EC Markets Group Ltd
  • ✓ On registerASIC 414198EC Markets Financial Limited
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD009EC Markets Limited
  • Stated by brokerFMA NZ (FSPR) FSP197465EC Markets Financial Limited
  • Stated by brokerFSC Mauritius GB21200130EC Markets Limited

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

Real site: https://www.ecmarkets.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 EC Markets safe?

EC Markets states licences from FCA, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is EC Markets regulated?

EC Markets states licences from FCA, ASIC, FMA NZ (FSPR), FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake EC Markets websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for EC Markets. Still type the address yourself: https://www.ecmarkets.com/

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

EC Markets Group Ltd, licence number 571881. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000NMlBAAA1

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

EC Markets Financial Limited, licence number 414198. 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 EC Markets company holds the FMA NZ (FSPR) licence (New Zealand)?

EC Markets Financial Limited, licence number FSP197465. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/licensed-providers/

Which EC Markets company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

EC Markets Limited, licence number SD009. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

Which EC Markets company holds the FSC Mauritius licence (Mauritius)?

EC Markets Limited, licence number GB21200130. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://opr.fscmauritius.org/

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