City Index vs tastyfx (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared
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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
City Index is a well-regarded, regulated forex broker offering forex and CFD trading across a broad range of markets via web and mobile platforms, supported by research, charting, and risk management tools.…
Tastyfx is a Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") registered Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) and Introducing Broker (IB) and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) of the National Futures Association ("NFA"). Review its fees,…
City Index (United Kingdom, founded 1983) holds 2 regulatory licences (ASIC, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. tastyfx (United States, founded 2019) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket.
Verdict at a glance
City Index leads on track record, platform choice, instrument range and country coverage.
tastyfx leads on trust rank.
Level on regulatory coverage, fee level and tier-1 licences.
Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
City Index vs tastyfx: side-by-side data
Criteria
City Index
tastyfx
Editorial rating
Not verified
10 / 10
Trust rank
#16
#6
Founded
1983
2019
Headquarters
United Kingdom
United States
Regulators
ASIC, FCA
CFTC, NFA
Broker type
Market Maker
Market Maker
Platforms
MT4, Proprietary
Proprietary
Instruments
Commodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Forex
Countries accepted
230 countries
1 countries
Fee level
Low
Low
Trading types
CFD Trading, Spot Trading
Spot Trading
Best-for use cases
Retail Trading
Retail Trading
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Tier one regulation FCA ASIC MAS and client fund protection
Advanced platforms Web Trader Mobile and MetaTrader 4
Smart Signals performance analytics and advanced charting tools
Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders and negative balance protection
Fast execution competitive spreads and deep liquidity
tastyfx
CFTC and NFA regulated via IG US LLC
Spot forex trading across major minor and exotic pairs
Advanced web and mobile platforms with pro charting indicators and one click trading
Spread only pricing with competitive spreads and no commissions
Risk management tools including stop limit and trailing stop orders and price alerts
Integrated research economic calendar and tastylive education
Country availability: City Index vs tastyfx
Only City Index (230): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire and 205 more.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
City Index vs tastyfx: common questions
Which broker is more regulated, City Index or tastyfx?
City Index holds more regulatory licences: City Index (ASIC, FCA) versus tastyfx (CFTC, NFA). Tier-1 licences: City Index 2, tastyfx 2.
Which trading platforms do City Index and tastyfx offer?
City Index offers MT4, Proprietary; tastyfx offers Proprietary.
Which has lower fees, City Index or tastyfx?
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
Which is older, City Index or tastyfx?
City Index is the older of the two, founded in 1983; tastyfx was founded in 2019.
Are City Index and tastyfx available in the same countries?
They overlap in 0 countries. City Index is additionally available in 230 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 224 more) and tastyfx in 1 countries (United States of America).
Risk warning: CFDs and forex are complex, leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Nothing on this page is financial advice; verify licence status on the regulator's register before depositing. Full risk disclosure.