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Is FP Markets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

FP Markets states licences from FSCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, CySEC and CMA Kenya. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, FSA Seychelles, CySEC, CMA Kenya). There is 1 regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerASIC 286354First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 371/18First Prudential Markets Ltd
  • Stated by brokerFSCA 50926
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD130First Prudential Markets Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 193FP Markets Limited

Regulator warnings

All warnings

1 naming the firm itself

⚠ FCA: Unauthorised in the UK (broker's own site/entity)

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

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

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  • 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 FP Markets safe?

FP Markets states licences from FSCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, CySEC and CMA Kenya. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (ASIC, FSA Seychelles, CySEC, CMA Kenya). There is 1 regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 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 FP Markets regulated?

FP Markets states licences from FSCA, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, CySEC, CMA Kenya. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake FP Markets websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 2 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.fpmarkets.com/

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

First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd, licence number 286354. 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 FP Markets company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

First Prudential Markets Limited, licence number SD130. 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 FP Markets company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

First Prudential Markets Ltd, licence number 371/18. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which FP Markets company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

FP Markets Limited, licence number 193. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://licensees.cma.or.ke/licenses/5/

Which regulators have warned about FP Markets?

FCA: Unauthorised in the UK (broker's own site/entity).

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

FPMARKETSTRADE / FP MARKETS TRADE (FCA), https://fpmarketsfx.org (ASIC). These copy the name and are not FP Markets. Its own site is https://www.fpmarkets.com/.

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