Fineco vs ScoreCM (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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ScoreCM

Trust rank #11 · Founded 2024

ScoreCM is a forex broker offering online access to currency and CFD markets via web and mobile platforms, with account options, trading tools, education, and customer support. Verify its regulatory status, fees,…

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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. ScoreCM (founded 2024) holds 9 regulatory licences (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE…), offers MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 1 countries; Fineco is available in 1 countries where ScoreCM is not, and ScoreCM in 202 where Fineco is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • Fineco leads on track record and tier-1 licences.
  • ScoreCM leads on trust rank, regulatory coverage, instrument range and country coverage.
  • Level on platform choice and 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 ScoreCM: side-by-side data

CriteriaFinecoScoreCM
Trust rank#14#11
Founded19992024
HeadquartersItalyNot verified
RegulatorsCONSOB, FCAMW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GH
Broker typeMarket MakerMarket Maker
PlatformsProprietaryMT5
InstrumentsForexCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted2 countries203 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesRetail TradingProfessional 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

ScoreCM

  • High leverage up to 1:1000
  • Multiple account types: Standard, Pro, Elite
  • Supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform
  • Low minimum deposit requirement
  • Wide range of tradable instruments

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

ScoreCM

  • Unclear regulatory status
  • No investor compensation scheme disclosed
  • Negative balance protection not stated
  • Client fund segregation not clearly disclosed
  • No independent audit reporting

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

ScoreCM

  • Trading instruments coverage
  • Trading platforms and analytics tools
  • Execution model and pricing
  • Security and client fund protection
  • Regulation and compliance standards
  • Account types funding and fees

Country availability: Fineco vs ScoreCM

Available at both (1): United Kingdom.

Only Fineco (1): Italy.

Only ScoreCM (202): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana and 177 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 ScoreCM: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, Fineco or ScoreCM?

ScoreCM holds more regulatory licences: Fineco (CONSOB, FCA) versus ScoreCM (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GH). Tier-1 licences: Fineco 2, ScoreCM 0.

Which trading platforms do Fineco and ScoreCM offer?

Fineco offers Proprietary; ScoreCM offers MT5.

Which has lower fees, Fineco or ScoreCM?

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 ScoreCM?

Fineco is the older of the two, founded in 1999; ScoreCM was founded in 2024.

Are Fineco and ScoreCM available in the same countries?

They overlap in 1 countries. Fineco is additionally available in 1 countries (Italy) and ScoreCM in 202 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 196 more).

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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.