Fineco vs FxPro (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

Fineco

Trust rank #14 · Founded 1999

Fineco forex broker offers a multi-asset trading platform with broad currency pair access, built-in research, charting, and risk management tools. It delivers a streamlined web and mobile experience for order placement and…

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FxPro

Trust rank #17 · Founded 2006

FxPro forex broker provides access to a broad range of forex and CFD markets on popular trading platforms, with an emphasis on order execution and risk management tools.

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Fineco (Italy, founded 1999) holds 2 regulatory licences (CONSOB, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. FxPro (United Kingdom, founded 2006) holds 4 regulatory licences (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB), 1 of them tier-1, offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 2 countries; Fineco is available in 0 countries where FxPro is not, and FxPro in 228 where Fineco is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • Fineco leads on trust rank, track record and tier-1 licences.
  • FxPro leads on regulatory coverage, platform choice, instrument range and country coverage.
  • Level on fee level.

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.

Fineco vs FxPro: side-by-side data

CriteriaFinecoFxPro
Trust rank#14#17
Founded19992006
HeadquartersItalyUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsCONSOB, FCACySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB
Broker typeMarket MakerECN, STP
PlatformsProprietarycTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary
InstrumentsForexCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted2 countries230 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesRetail TradingCopy Trading, Professional 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.

Pros

Fineco

  • EU-regulated bank broker; segregated client funds
  • Negative balance protection (ESMA)
  • Proprietary PowerDesk platform with advanced charting and order types
  • Multicurrency account with instant FX conversion
  • Competitive variable spreads on major FX pairs

FxPro

  • Multi-Jurisdiction Regulation (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB)
  • MT4/MT5/cTrader + Proprietary Platforms
  • No Dealing Desk Execution & Deep Liquidity
  • Negative Balance Protection & Segregated Funds
  • FIX API, cTrader Open API & VPS for Algo Trading

Cons

Fineco

  • No MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) or cTrader support
  • Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/UK)
  • Smaller FX pair selection vs top brokers
  • No social/copy trading features
  • No open API for automated trading

FxPro

  • Not available to U.S. clients
  • Pricing not the lowest (spreads/commissions)
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLO)
  • Inactivity fee on dormant accounts
  • ESMA 1:30 leverage cap under EU/UK regulation

Key features

Fineco

  • EU Bank Regulated by Bank of Italy and CONSOB
  • Forex CFDs with ESMA Leverage up to 30 to 1
  • Proprietary Platforms PowerDesk Web and Mobile
  • Advanced Charting and Order Types including Trailing Stops
  • Multicurrency Accounts and Real Time FX Conversion
  • Negative Balance Protection for Retail Clients

FxPro

  • Multi Platform Trading MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader FxPro Platform
  • No Dealing Desk Market Execution Deep Liquidity
  • Multi Jurisdiction Regulation FCA CySEC FSCA SCB Segregated Funds Negative Balance Protection
  • Broad CFD Instrument Coverage Forex Indices Shares Metals Energies Futures
  • Algorithmic and Copy Trading EAs cBots cTrader Copy VPS
  • Integrated Tools Economic Calendar Market News Advanced Charting Price Alerts

Country availability: Fineco vs FxPro

Available at both (2): Italy, United Kingdom.

Only FxPro (228): 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 203 more.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

Fineco vs FxPro: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, Fineco or FxPro?

FxPro holds more regulatory licences: Fineco (CONSOB, FCA) versus FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB). Tier-1 licences: Fineco 2, FxPro 1.

Which trading platforms do Fineco and FxPro offer?

Fineco offers Proprietary; FxPro offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, Fineco or FxPro?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, Fineco or FxPro?

Fineco is the older of the two, founded in 1999; FxPro was founded in 2006.

Are Fineco and FxPro available in the same countries?

They overlap in 2 countries. Fineco is additionally available in 0 countries () and FxPro in 228 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 222 more).

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