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Is ThinkMarkets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

ThinkMarkets states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FSA Seychelles, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 5 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FSA Seychelles, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA 49835TF GLOBAL MARKETS (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD t/a THINK MARKETS · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerASIC 424700TF GLOBAL MARKETS (AUST) PTY LTD
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 215/13TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd (ex A-Conversio Capital Ltd).
  • ✓ On registerFSCA ODP TF GLOBAL MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD060TF Global Markets Int Ltd · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

Real site: https://www.thinkmarkets.com/za/

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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 ThinkMarkets safe?

ThinkMarkets states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FSA Seychelles, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 5 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FSA Seychelles, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA ODP). 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 ThinkMarkets regulated?

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

Are there fake ThinkMarkets websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for ThinkMarkets. Still type the address yourself: https://www.thinkmarkets.com/za/

Which ThinkMarkets company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

TF GLOBAL MARKETS (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD t/a THINK MARKETS, licence number 49835. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

Which ThinkMarkets company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

TF Global Markets Int Ltd, licence number SD060. 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 ThinkMarkets company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

TF GLOBAL MARKETS (AUST) PTY LTD, licence number 424700. 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 ThinkMarkets company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd (ex A-Conversio Capital Ltd)., licence number 215/13. 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 ThinkMarkets company holds the FSCA ODP licence (South Africa)?

TF GLOBAL MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://prod-entitysearchwebapplication.azurewebsites.net/otc-derivative-providers

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