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IC Markets (EU) Ltd

HeadquartersCyprus Founded2018 Regulatory licenses1 Websitewww.icmarkets.eu
What this broker record establishes

IC Markets EU is the Europe or Cyprus entity page for IC Markets. Users should distinguish global, Australian and European entities, then verify CySEC status, ICF compensation, leverage limits, product scope and client agreement.

Identify the onboarding entity from these records before applying the score or any client protection to an account.

Entity and licence routes

  • The CySEC record in Cyprus is marked Active under identifier 362/18 for legal entity IC Markets (EU) Ltd.

Why this score?

5 dimensions · open algorithm
Regulation w = 0.3
80.0 24.0 pts
Risk control w = 0.2
95.0 19.0 pts
Transparency w = 0.2
70.0 14.0 pts
Reputation w = 0.2 · not assessed (base 50)
50.0 10.0 pts
Disclosure w = 0.1 · not assessed (base 50)
50.0 5.0 pts
Assessment coverage 3/5 · These dimensions lack sufficient public data and stay at the base 50, excluded from downgrade checks: Reputation、Disclosure
Facts marked ↗ link to a public source; the rest are internally verified, evidence link pending Methodology Updated at: 2026-08-30 10:54

Regulatory licenses

1 on record
CySEC T1
Active
Cyprus
Identifier362/18
IC Markets (EU) Ltd
Verify
Verified 2026-10-11

Which entity onboards you — and what protection you get

1 entities

You contract with one of the licensed entities below, not with the brand. Protection differs enormously between jurisdictions, so check which entity actually onboards you.

Regulator / Jurisdiction Entity Retail leverage cap Investor compensation Negative balance protection
CySEC T1
Cyprus · CySEC
IC Markets (EU) Ltd #362/18
1:30 ICF, up to €20,000 per person Mandatory
Leverage caps, compensation limits and negative balance protection are general jurisdiction rules, not promises by this broker. Entity names and licence numbers link back to regulator evidence.

Company profile

Structure · Ownership · Listing
Compensation scheme
ICF
Client funds segregated
Yes — held separately from company funds

Score evidence trail

5 scoring facts
Regulation +/− Reason Evidence
Regulation +30.0 Tier 1 licence from CySEC (REG_LIC_CySEC)
Risk control +30.0 Client money is held separately and can be verified (RISK_FUND_SEG) evidence pending
Risk control +15.0 Investor compensation scheme: ICF (RISK_COMP) evidence pending
Transparency +20.0 Registered and operating locations are consistent (TRANS_HQ_MATCH) evidence pending
Reputation +0.0 Insufficient user reviews (0) for assessment (REP_INSUFFICIENT) evidence pending

AI editor brief

FXCN risk summary

IC Markets EU key point is entity difference. European protection is stronger, leverage is lower, and it may suit users who prefer a clearer regulatory framework.

Generated by AI from structured facts above. All sources are linked under "Why this score".

Frequently Asked Questions

Which authorities regulate IC Markets (EU) Ltd?

As of 2026-10-11, the FXCN database records 1 active licence(s) for IC Markets (EU) Ltd: CySEC #362/18, including 1 Tier-1 licence(s). Every entry links to its public evidence source — see the licence table above.

When was IC Markets (EU) Ltd founded and where is it based?

IC Markets (EU) Ltd was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus.

How can I verify IC Markets (EU) Ltd's licences myself?

Take the licence number to the regulator's official register (FCA Register, ASIC Connect, NFA BASIC, etc.) and search it. Every licence row on FXCN links to its regulator evidence page with a last-verified date.

Which scoring dimensions has FXCN actually assessed for IC Markets (EU) Ltd?

The FXCN score combines 5 weighted dimensions: Regulation 30%, Risk control 20%, Transparency 20%, Reputation 20%, Disclosure 10%. As of 2026-10-11, 3/5 dimensions have enough public data to assess; not yet assessed: Reputation, Disclosure. Unassessed dimensions stay at the base score of 50 — they neither add points nor trigger the "any dimension too low" downgrade. We would rather flag a gap than fill it with a guess. Every individual point adjustment is listed in the evidence table above. Methodology

User reviews

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Evidence-based options

Brokers sharing a regulator appear first, followed by alternatives in the same headquarters jurisdiction and risk band. Every relationship comes from structured FXCN data; nothing is random.

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