Equiti Global Markets Ltd Review

When we set out to profile Equiti Global Markets Ltd, we knew we were dealing with a broker that has no independent user reviews on file and a public footprint that is, at best, fragmented. Our first task was to separate the entity we were asked to assess from the many similarly named operations that surface in web searches. The official domain in our records is equiti-capital.com, and the company is registered in Cyprus under the supervision of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). We cross-checked the licence against the public register and confirmed the details we were given, but we also had to work around the fact that the broker's own website is not verifiable through our standard checks.

This is an unusual situation for us. The web results we retrieved point overwhelmingly to a different entity — Equiti Capital, a liquidity provider brand that operates under the same corporate name and licence number but serves professional clients and eligible counterparties, not retail traders. That entity's website, equiti-capital.com, matches the official domain in our records, which gives us some confidence that we are looking at the right corporate shell. However, the marketing material we found describes an institutional liquidity business, not a retail-facing broker, and there is no evidence of a retail trading platform, account opening process, or client-facing services that a typical trader would expect.

In FXCanary's assessment, this is a broker that exists on paper, with a valid CySEC licence, but whose public presence is thin and whose target clientele appears to be institutional. We have therefore built this review on the known facts — the licence, the registration, and the regulatory regime — and we have been careful not to import figures or claims from the web results that we could not verify against our own records. Where the evidence is thin, we say so plainly, because for a cautious trader that absence of information is itself a risk signal.

Equiti Global Markets Ltd is registered in Cyprus, a jurisdiction that has become a hub for forex and CFD brokers seeking a European Union passport under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). The company's official domain is equiti-capital.com, and our records show no clone or impersonator sites, which is a positive sign in an industry where fake domains are common. The founding date is not on file, so we cannot speak to the firm's operational history, but the corporate registration in Cyprus suggests a deliberate choice to operate within the EU regulatory framework.

The name 'Equiti Global Markets' is shared with a broader group of companies that use the 'Equiti' brand across different jurisdictions, including entities in the UAE, Seychelles, and the UK. This can create confusion, and we found web results that describe a retail broker called 'Equiti' with a different regulatory profile — for example, one result mentioned an FCA licence and a Seychelles FSA licence, which do not match our records for this specific entity. We have disregarded those results because they refer to a different legal entity, and we caution traders to verify the exact legal name and licence number before dealing with any firm that uses the 'Equiti' brand.

In our assessment, the corporate structure is opaque beyond the basic registration details. We know the company is authorised by CySEC, but we do not have information on its shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners, or capitalisation. For a trader, this lack of transparency is a consideration, though it is not unusual for a private company. The absence of a verifiable website or social-media presence, flagged in our risk assessment, adds to the difficulty of building a complete picture of the firm's operations.

The single most important fact about Equiti Global Markets Ltd is that it holds a CySEC licence under number 415/22, with the status 'Authorised'. This licence is a CIF (Cyprus Investment Firm) licence, which means the company is authorised to provide investment services within the European Economic Area under the MiFID II framework. We verified this licence against the public register, and it is active. The licence number is 415/22, and we quote it exactly as it appears in our records.

CySEC regulation is one of the more robust regimes in the retail trading world. Firms authorised by CySEC are subject to minimum capital requirements — for a CIF providing services that involve client money, the initial capital requirement is €730,000, and the firm must maintain ongoing capital that reflects its operational risk. Client funds must be segregated from the firm's own money, held in separate accounts with EU banks, and the firm must participate in the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF), which covers eligible clients up to €20,000 per person in the event of the firm's failure. These protections are meaningful, and they apply to retail clients, though the coverage is limited and does not protect against trading losses.

However, there is a critical nuance. The web results for equiti-capital.com indicate that Equiti Capital's products are directed to clients classified as Professional and Eligible Counterparties only. If that is accurate, then the ICF protection may not apply to those clients, because the compensation scheme is designed for retail investors. This is a significant point for any trader considering this firm: the regulatory protections that make CySEC attractive to retail clients may be unavailable if the firm only serves professional clients. We could not verify the client classification from our own records, but the company's own website suggests this is the case, and we treat that as a material risk factor.

Our records list one licence for Equiti Global Markets Ltd, and we reproduce it here exactly as it appears in our files:

• CySEC | CIF licence | licence no 415/22 | status Authorised | Cyprus

This is the only licence on file, and we have no evidence of any other regulatory authorisation in other jurisdictions. The absence of additional licences is not necessarily a red flag — a firm can operate legitimately with a single EU licence — but it does mean that the firm's regulatory oversight is concentrated in Cyprus, and any client outside the EU must rely on the firm's ability to serve them under that licence.

The CySEC regime is part of the broader EU framework, which includes MiFID II conduct-of-business rules, client money segregation, and the Investor Compensation Fund. For a retail client, these protections are substantial, but they are not absolute. The compensation scheme has a cap of €20,000, which is low compared to the potential size of a trading account, and it only applies to claims arising from the firm's failure, not from market losses. Moreover, the regime is only as effective as the regulator's enforcement, and CySEC has a mixed record in that regard, though it has become more active in recent years.

We also note that the licence number 415/22 is relatively recent, which suggests the firm may have been authorised in 2022 or later. We do not have the exact authorisation date, but the number sequence implies a recent grant. For a firm with no verifiable trading history and no user reviews, a recent licence adds to the uncertainty. We would expect a newly authorised firm to build a public presence over time, but in this case, the website we found is institutional in nature, and there is no evidence of a retail operation.

Our records do not contain any information on account types, minimum deposits, or leverage for Equiti Global Markets Ltd. We have not been able to verify any account tiers from the official website, because the site we found describes a liquidity provision service rather than a retail trading offering. This is a significant gap in our review, and we state it plainly: we cannot tell you what accounts are available, what the minimum deposit is, or what leverage is offered.

The web results we retrieved mention margin requirements starting from 0.2% on forex and 1% on some commodities, but those figures appear on the institutional liquidity pages and are not necessarily applicable to a retail account. We have chosen not to import those numbers into our review because they are not part of our verified records, and they may refer to the institutional product, not to a retail offering. For a trader, the absence of published account information is a warning sign: a legitimate broker should be able to present its account tiers and terms clearly.

In the absence of verified data, we can only speculate on what a typical CySEC-regulated broker might offer. Under ESMA rules, retail clients in the EU are subject to a leverage cap of 1:30 for major forex pairs, 1:20 for non-major forex, and lower caps for other asset classes. If Equiti Global Markets Ltd serves retail clients, those caps would apply. But if the firm only serves professional clients, as its website suggests, then higher leverage may be available, and the protections of the ESMA caps would not apply. This distinction is crucial, and we urge any trader to clarify the client classification before opening an account.

We have no verified information about the trading platforms offered by Equiti Global Markets Ltd. Our records do not list any platforms, and the official website we found does not mention a retail trading platform. The web results for the institutional entity mention connectivity to PrimeXM, oneZero, Gold-i, and FXCubic, which are liquidity aggregation and bridge technologies used by brokers and institutional clients, not retail trading platforms. This suggests that the firm's technology focus is on the institutional side, but it does not confirm the availability of MT4, MT5, or any other retail platform.

For a trader, the platform is the primary interface with the market, and its absence from the public record is a major concern. A broker that does not disclose its trading platforms is either not targeting retail clients or is failing to provide essential information. In either case, we cannot recommend that a retail trader proceed without first obtaining clear details from the firm.

If the firm does offer retail trading, it would likely be through a well-known platform such as MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, given their dominance in the industry. But we have no evidence to support that assumption, and we will not speculate further. Our advice is to contact the firm directly and ask for a list of supported platforms, and to verify that the platform is available in your jurisdiction before depositing any funds.

Again, our records are silent on the range of instruments offered by Equiti Global Markets Ltd. The institutional website we found lists a broad range of CFD liquidity, including forex pairs, indices, shares, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals. These are typical asset classes for a CFD broker, and if the firm offers retail services, it would likely provide access to similar markets. However, we cannot confirm that these instruments are available to retail clients, and the website's language is clearly aimed at institutional clients seeking liquidity, not at individual traders.

For a retail trader, the range of instruments is an important factor in choosing a broker. A wide selection allows for diversification, while a narrow one limits opportunities. Without verified information, we cannot assess the depth of the offering. We also note that the institutional site mentions 'bespoke' and 'custom' liquidity solutions, which implies that the standard retail offering, if any, may be limited.

We would caution that the instruments listed on the institutional site — such as exotic forex pairs and commodity CFDs — are typically high-risk products that require experience and capital. If a retail trader is considering this firm, they should be aware that the product range may be geared toward professional clients, and the risk warnings that apply to CFDs are particularly relevant. We recommend that any trader confirm the available instruments and the associated risk disclosures before opening an account.

We have no verified information on deposit methods, withdrawal procedures, or fees for Equiti Global Markets Ltd. This is a critical gap, as the cost structure and the ease of moving money in and out of a trading account are fundamental to a trader's experience. The official website we found does not provide any retail-facing payment information, which reinforces our view that the firm is not primarily targeting retail clients.

In the absence of verified data, we cannot comment on spreads, commissions, or other trading costs. The institutional site mentions 'tight spreads' and 'low margins', but those claims are not backed by specific figures in our records, and they may not apply to retail accounts. We have deliberately avoided importing numbers from the web results, as they are not part of our verified facts.

For a trader, the lack of transparent fee information is a red flag. A legitimate broker should publish its fee schedule, including spreads, commissions, swap rates, and any deposit or withdrawal charges. Without this information, it is impossible to compare the broker's costs with others, and there is a risk of hidden fees. We advise any trader to request a full fee schedule in writing before depositing funds, and to be wary if the firm is unable or unwilling to provide it.

Based on the available evidence, Equiti Global Markets Ltd appears to be an institutional liquidity provider, not a retail broker. The official website describes a prime-of-prime service for professional clients, with bespoke liquidity solutions and connectivity to tier-1 banks. If that is the firm's true focus, then it may be suitable for institutional clients, such as smaller brokers or fund managers, who need deep liquidity and customised pricing. For those clients, the CySEC licence provides a degree of regulatory oversight, though the protections are weaker for professional clients than for retail.

For retail traders, however, we see little reason to consider this firm. There is no verifiable retail offering, no published account information, and no user reviews. The absence of a retail-facing website and the lack of any social-media presence, as flagged in our risk assessment, make it difficult to even contact the firm for information. A retail trader would be taking a significant risk by depositing funds with a firm that does not clearly present itself as a retail broker.

We also note that the 'Equiti' brand is used by several different entities, and a trader could easily confuse this firm with the retail broker Equiti.com, which is regulated in the UAE and other jurisdictions. That confusion could lead a trader to believe they are dealing with a well-established retail broker when they are not. We strongly advise any trader to verify the exact legal name and licence number of the entity they intend to deal with, and to check the official CySEC register before making any commitment.

Our FXCanary Scam Risk Score for Equiti Global Markets Ltd is 34 out of 100, which we classify as 'Guarded'. This is not a scam score — it is a measure of the risk associated with dealing with this firm based on the information available to us. The score reflects the fact that the firm holds a valid CySEC licence, which is a positive factor, but it is tempered by the lack of a verifiable website or social-media presence, and the overall opacity of the firm's operations.

The 'Guarded' rating means that we cannot recommend this broker to retail traders without significant reservations. The regulatory licence provides a baseline of oversight, but the absence of transparent information about the firm's retail offering, if any, creates uncertainty. We have not found any evidence of fraud or misconduct, but we also have not found evidence of a legitimate retail operation.

Our practical advice is as follows: if you are a retail trader, do not open an account with this firm until you have obtained clear, written information about its retail services, including account types, platforms, fees, and client classification. Verify the licence on the CySEC website using the number 415/22, and confirm that the firm is authorised to provide services to retail clients in your jurisdiction. If the firm only serves professional clients, and you are not a professional client, then you should not proceed. Finally, be aware that the 'Equiti' name is used by multiple entities, and always check the legal name and licence number before depositing funds.