EC Markets review
EC Markets is a Mauritius-headquartered CFD and forex broker with more than a decade of operating history, holding seven separate regulatory registrations spanning the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA (South Africa), CMA (UAE), FMA (New Zealand) and FSA (Seychelles). It offers forex, precious metals, energies, indices and a small cryptocurrency selection through MetaTrader 4/5 and its own mobile app, across Standard, ECN and Pro account tiers. Offices span London, Dubai, Auckland, Mahé and Ebene. The main caveats are that exact spread and commission figures are not published on its main site, and regulatory strength varies considerably depending on which of its seven entities a client is onboarded under.
EC Markets key facts
- Website: www.ecmarkets.com
- Category: CFD / forex broker
- Track record: 10+ years operating (company-reported)
- Headquarters: Ebene, Mauritius
- Regulation: FCA, ASIC, FSC Mauritius, FSCA, CMA, FMA, FSA Seychelles
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, EC Markets App
- Account types: STD, ECN, PRO
- Offices: London, Dubai, Auckland, Mahé, Ebene
- FYI Score: 80.8/100 (ranked #66 of the 136 CFD brokers we track)
Regulation & licences
- One of the more widely-licensed brokers reviewed here, with seven separate registrations: FCA (UK, FRN 571881), ASIC (Australia, AFSL 414198), FSC (Mauritius, GB21200130), FSCA (South Africa, 51886), CMA (UAE, 20200000281), FMA (New Zealand, FSP197465) and FSA (Seychelles, SD009).
- Spans both strict tier-1 oversight (FCA, ASIC) and lighter offshore regulation (Mauritius, Seychelles) depending on entity.
- Describes itself as having over a decade of operating experience.
Spreads & fees
- Three account tiers: STD, ECN and PRO.
- The broker advertises low spreads and rapid execution but does not publish exact spread or commission figures on its main site, so pricing should be confirmed directly before onboarding.
Platforms & tools
- MetaTrader 4 and 5, plus a branded EC Markets mobile app for iOS and Android.
Markets & instruments
- Forex pairs, precious metals (gold, silver), energies (crude oil, Brent), a range of global indices, and a small crypto selection (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, EOS, Polkadot).
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Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, EC Markets App
Who EC Markets is for
Could suit a trader who specifically wants FCA or ASIC-level oversight and standard MT4/MT5 access; the lack of published spread and commission figures means cost-conscious traders should get a live quote before committing.
Pros
- Very broad regulatory footprint across seven jurisdictions including FCA and ASIC
- Offices across four continents (Europe, Middle East, Africa/Indian Ocean, Australasia)
- Straightforward three-tier account structure (STD/ECN/PRO)
Cons
- Exact spreads and commissions are not published on the main site, making upfront cost comparison harder
- Regulatory strength varies a lot by entity — clients under the Mauritius or Seychelles entities get materially lighter oversight than those under FCA or ASIC entities
- Smaller crypto selection than crypto-focused competitors
- Limited independently-published founding date and company history
EC Markets FAQ
Is EC Markets regulated?
Yes, across seven jurisdictions including the FCA (UK) and ASIC (Australia), plus FSC Mauritius, FSCA South Africa, CMA UAE, FMA New Zealand and FSA Seychelles — protections differ by entity.
What platforms does EC Markets offer?
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its own EC Markets mobile app.
What can I trade with EC Markets?
Forex pairs, precious metals, energies, indices and a small range of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, EOS, Polkadot).
What are EC Markets' fees?
The broker advertises low spreads across its STD, ECN and PRO accounts but does not publish exact spread or commission figures publicly, so these should be confirmed directly.
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