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Is IC Markets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

IC Markets states licences from FSA Seychelles, ASIC and CMA Kenya. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FSA Seychelles, ASIC, 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 335692INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS PTY. LTD.
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD018Raw Trading Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 199IC Markets (KE) 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 IC Markets)

Real site: https://www.icmarkets.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 IC Markets safe?

IC Markets states licences from FSA Seychelles, ASIC and CMA Kenya. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FSA Seychelles, ASIC, 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 IC Markets regulated?

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

Are there fake IC Markets websites?

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

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

Raw Trading Ltd, licence number SD018. 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 IC Markets company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS PTY. LTD., licence number 335692. 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 IC Markets company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

IC Markets (KE) Limited, licence number 199. 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 IC Markets?

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

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

ICMarkets (Clone of authorised firm) (FCA), icmarkets777.com (CySEC). These copy the name and are not IC Markets. Its own site is https://www.icmarkets.com/.

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 Info may be out of date or wrong.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