Is IC Markets regulated? Licences and regulators (2026)
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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Yes. IC Markets is regulated by 4 authorities: ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus (EU)), FSA Seychelles (Seychelles) and SCB Bahamas. 1 of these are tier-1 (major) regulators.
IC Markets licences and regulators
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ASIC | Australia | Tier 1 (major) |
| CySEC | Cyprus (EU) | Tier 2 (established) |
| FSA Seychelles | Seychelles | Tier 3 (offshore / registration) |
| SCB Bahamas | — | Unclassified |
What the tiers mean
Tier 1 covers major regulators with strict capital, segregation and conduct rules (for example FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, BaFin, FINMA). Tier 2 covers established regulators with solid frameworks (for example CySEC, FSCA, DFSA). Tier 3 covers offshore or registration-only regimes with lighter oversight. The tiering is our editorial classification; it is not a statement by any regulator.
Before depositing, check the licence number on the regulator's public register and confirm which IC Markets entity will hold your account — protections such as negative balance protection and compensation schemes depend on the entity, not the brand.
Common questions
Is IC Markets regulated by the FCA?
No — IC Markets is not licensed by the FCA according to our catalogue. Its licences are: ASIC, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, SCB Bahamas.
Is IC Markets regulated by ASIC?
Yes — IC Markets is licensed by ASIC (Australia).
Is IC Markets regulated by CySEC?
Yes — IC Markets is licensed by CySEC (Cyprus (EU)).
Is IC Markets an offshore broker?
No. IC Markets holds at least one tier-1 licence, so it is not an offshore-only broker, although it may also operate offshore entities for some regions.
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