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CG FinTech vs CMC Markets

CG FinTech is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. CMC Markets is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, BaFin in the European Union, ASIC in Australia, MAS in Singapore, CIRO in Canada, FMA (New Zealand) in New Zealand and DFSA in the United Arab Emirates (DIFC). The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $0 at CG FinTech and $0 at CMC Markets. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CG FinTech on 20 October 2026, CMC Markets on 20 October 2026.

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

Broker
CG FinTechRegulatedRead the profile
CMC MarketsStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
CG FinTechMauritius
CMC MarketsUnited Kingdom

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
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London, United Kingdom
Official websites
  • cgfintechglobal.com
  • cgfintechfx.com
  • cmcmarkets.com
  • cmcinvest.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
CGTrade (Mauritius) Limited
CMC Markets UK plc
Regulator
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
FCA
United Kingdom
Regulation level
Regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
C118023669 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
173730
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated; the global client agreement we read is with CGTrade LC Limited (Saint Lucia)
UK residents (spread betting, CFDs and FX Active)
All licences held
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • BaFin (European Union)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • MAS (Singapore)
  • CIRO (Canada)
  • FMA (New Zealand) (New Zealand)
  • DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
FSCS (UK, CMC Markets UK plc clients); other countries have their own schemes or none

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
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Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:1000
1:30 on major currency pairs (UK and EU retail clients)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • All accounts: Up to 1:1000
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30
  • Other currency pairs: 1:20
  • Other commodities and non-major indices: 1:10
  • Share CFDs and spread bets: 1:5
Margin call level
100%
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
10%
50% of margin (UK and EU retail close-out rule)

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
  • CMC web platform
  • CMC mobile app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView
Markets
Forex, indices, precious metals, energies, cryptocurrency and stock CFDs
300+ currency pairs on its own platform (175+ on MetaTrader 4), indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, bonds and share baskets as spread bets and CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Not yet checked
Copy trading
Yes
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Crypto wallets (BTC
  • ETH
  • USDT)
  • International wire transfer
  • Local transfers (CNY
  • KRW
  • IDR
  • INR)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
Not yet checked
Withdrawal fee
$25 by international wire; $5 for most crypto (USDT-TRC20 free); free for local transfers and cards
No charge from CMC for deposits or withdrawals (UK site)
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
£10 a month (or currency equivalent) after a year with no trading, only taken while the account holds money

Support

Customer support
24/7 support, help centre and email
24-hour phone line Monday to Friday (UK)

Our notes

Strengths
  • CGTrade (Mauritius) Limited is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 19 July 2019
  • States negative balance protection in its FAQ, and the client agreement says client money is segregated
  • Cent and Standard accounts have no minimum deposit; ECN commission is published ($3 per side)
  • Every company we checked holds a licence from a strict or standard regulator, from the FCA to the DFSA
  • UK client money is held in segregated accounts under the FCA's client money rules, with FSCS cover for eligible claims
  • No minimum deposit on the UK site and no charge from CMC for deposits or withdrawals
Watch out for
  • The global client agreement is with CGTrade LC Limited, registered in Saint Lucia (company 2025-00724); that is a company registration, not a licence
  • Says it holds UAE Capital Market Authority licence 20200000446; we could not find a CG FinTech company on the CMA's licensed companies register on 2026-10-20
  • The ASIC licence it displays (AFSL 236783, Corner Global AU Pty Ltd) covers wholesale clients only, so it does not protect retail traders
  • Leverage up to 1:1000 with a 10% stop-out
  • Inactivity fee of £10 a month after a year without trading
  • The UK site quotes minimum spreads (from 0.5 pips, or 0.0 pips plus commission on FX Active), not typical spreads, so check live prices before you compare
  • The FCA has warned about clone firms using CMC Markets' details, including ibplatform.info, ib-platform.info, ibplatform.co and marketstradeltd.com

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • CG FinTech: Contracts for Differences (‘CFDs’) are leveraged financial products and may incur a high level of risk whereby a small market movement or fluctuation in prices may affect the investment value greatly. It may not be appropriate for all individuals and you should not risk more than you are prepared to lose. CFDs are not traded on any exchange and they are Over-The-Counter products whereby the prices of the CFDs are derived from the underlying market. CFD traders do not own or have any rights to the underlying assets. Before deciding to trade, you should ensure that you understand the risks involved and take into account your level of trading experience. You should obtain independent financial, legal and tax advice before proceeding with any trading instruments.
  • CMC Markets: Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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