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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Trust rank #9 · Founded 1999
FXCM is a well-regarded forex broker that provides access to currency pairs on proprietary and third-party trading platforms, with market research, education, and risk management tools. It operates through regulated entities.
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Trust rank #4 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 1992
Saxo Bank is a well-regarded forex broker with a proprietary multi-asset trading platform, broad access to currency pairs, advanced charting, and research-driven tools. It emphasizes robust technology, risk management features, and a…
Read the Saxo Bank reviewFXCM (United Kingdom, founded 1999) holds 4 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. Saxo Bank (Denmark, founded 1992) holds 6 regulatory licences (ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS…), 5 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 39 countries; FXCM is available in 187 countries where Saxo Bank is not, and Saxo Bank in 3 where FXCM is not.
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.
| Criteria | FXCM | Saxo Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | Not verified | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #9 | #4 |
| Founded | 1999 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA | ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS, SFC |
| Broker type | STP | DMA, STP |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary, TradingView | Proprietary, TradingView |
| Instruments | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Countries accepted | 226 countries | 42 countries |
| Fee level | Low | Low |
| Trading types | CFD Trading, Spot Trading | CFD Trading, Spot Trading |
| Best-for use cases | Professional Trading, Retail 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.
Available at both (39): Australia, Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Only FXCM (187): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil and 162 more.
Only Saxo Bank (3): Belgium, Hong Kong, Japan.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
Saxo Bank holds more regulatory licences: FXCM (ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA) versus Saxo Bank (ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS, SFC). Tier-1 licences: FXCM 2, Saxo Bank 5.
FXCM offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; Saxo Bank offers Proprietary, TradingView.
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
Saxo Bank is the older of the two, founded in 1992; FXCM was founded in 1999.
They overlap in 39 countries. FXCM is additionally available in 187 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 181 more) and Saxo Bank in 3 countries (Belgium, Hong Kong, Japan).
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.