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| FXCM | Axi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 3.54 / 5 | 3.29 / 5 |
| Regulation | CySEC No. 392/20 + FCA No. 217689 A client-transfer to Trade Nation was announced for November 2026 -- confirm FXCM UK's current operating status before relying on this entity. |
FCA No. 466201 The FCA has published a warning about a clone firm ("AXI Corp Limited") impersonating this genuine authorised UK firm -- verify you are dealing with Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited specifically. |
| Entity | FXCM EU Ltd | Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited |
| Founded | 1999 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London, UK | Sydney, Australia |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | Not independently confirmed |
| Avg. spread (EUR/USD) | 1.3 pips | Not independently confirmed |
| Platforms | Trading Station (proprietary), MT4, ZuluTrade, NinjaTrader | MT4 |
| Other Tier-1 regulators | ASIC, FSCA | ASIC, DFSA, FMA |
| Instruments | Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs | 220+ instruments across forex (70+), commodities (15+), indices (30+), shares (50-60+), and crypto CFDs (30+), per third-party reviews; no official count found on Axi's own site. |
| Visit | Visit FXCM | Visit Axi |
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