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IC Markets Global

Low riskForex / CFD broker
🇦🇺 Australia · 5-10 years · since 2017-09-19 · Raw Trading Ltd
ASICCYSECFSA
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
0 reviews ›
3
Licenses ›
0
Withdrawal issues ›
$200
Min. deposit ›
1:1000
Max leverage ›
4
Account types ›
10/100
Scam risk ›
10
Clone sites ›
Accounts: Raw Spread · $200Standard · $200cTrader · $200Islamic
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Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX9.1/10
Trustpilot—/5
Forex Peace Army—/5
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IC Markets Global operates in your country (United States) — but holds no local license. You’d likely be onboarded under an offshore entity, which means weaker fund protection. Confirm which entity before depositing.
10
Low risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
Lower riskHigher risk
  • Authorised by Tier-1 regulator(s): ASIC, CYSEC, FSA
How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing835%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration108%
Transparency (site/info/social)2510%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameRaw Trading Ltd
Headquarters🇦🇺 Australia
Founded2017-09-19
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websiteicmarkets.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed293.6 ms AA
Avg slippage-0.2 AAA
Swap ratingAAA
Trading cost ratingAAA
Monitored traders15,361
Monitored orders77,115
Funding & instruments
Deposit methods8 · USDT, Neteller, Skrill
Withdrawal methods1 · USDT
Instruments--
Registered address
Eden Plaza, Office 222, Eden Island, Mahe, Seychelles

Regulation & licenses · 3

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
ASICMarket Making License (MM)335692AustraliaRegulated
CYSECDerivatives Trading License (MM)362/18CyprusRegulated
FSADerivatives Trading License (EP)SD018SeychellesOffshore Regulation

Account types · 4

AccountMax leverageMin. depositMin. spreadCommissionEA
Raw Spread1:1000$200--$3.5✓
Standard1:1000$200--$0.0✓
cTrader1:500$200--$3.0✓
Islamic1:500--0.0--✓
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Review analysis AI

IC Markets Global holds credible tier‑1 licences from ASIC and CySEC, but international traders are likely placed under its Seychelles offshore entity, which offers lower protection. The broker's long operational track record, transparent account structure, and strong industry reputation contribute to a low Scam Risk Score of 10/100. Traders should verify which entity will hold their funds and weigh the benefits of raw spreads and high leverage against the reduced safeguards of the offshore licence.

Best for
  • Experienced forex scalpers and day traders demanding raw spreads
  • Algorithmic and EA traders needing fast, low-latency execution
  • High-volume traders who value a true ECN environment
  • Traders seeking a wide range of CFDs across multiple asset classes
Not for
  • Beginners who need extensive educational resources and hand‑holding
  • Investors seeking to buy and hold real stocks long‑term
  • Traders who require regulation from FCA, SEC, or other top‑tier non‑ASIC/non‑CySEC authorities
  • Anyone unwilling to accept the higher risk of an offshore Seychelles entity
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Where IC Markets Global operates

Active across 90 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
🇮🇳 India
🇺🇸 United States
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇩🇪 Germany EEA
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇦🇺 Australia Licensed
🇳🇱 Netherlands EEA
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇨🇾 Cyprus Licensed
🇸🇨 Seychelles Licensed

🇪🇺 Passported across 17 EU/EEA countries under its EU license.

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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What IC Markets Global says about itself as stated by the broker · not independently verified by FXCanary

Company Background

According to the broker's website, IC Markets was founded in 2007 and is an Australian online forex and CFD provider giving traders access to global financial markets via advanced platforms. The broker states it is regulated by ASIC in Australia and CySEC in Cyprus, and its global operations are supported by an international entity authorized by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles.

Account Types

IC Markets Global advertises four main account types designed to cater to different trader preferences. The Raw Spread account offers raw interbank spreads from 0.0 pips on MetaTrader platforms with a commission of $3.50 per lot per side. The Standard account is commission-free with all-inclusive spreads starting from 0.08 pips.

A cTrader account is also available with raw spreads and a similar commission structure for users of the cTrader platform. An Islamic swap-free account is provided upon request for traders who require Sharia-compliant trading conditions. Minimum deposit across accounts is $200, and maximum leverage goes up to 1:1000 for accounts under the Seychelles entity.

Trading Platforms and Instruments

The broker claims to offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView as its supported platforms. Traders can access over 2,250 CFDs spanning 61 currency pairs, 24 commodities, 2,100+ stocks, 25 indices, 9 bonds, 21 cryptocurrencies, and 4 futures. The website highlights ultra-fast trade execution speeds, averaging 40 milliseconds, and spreads that are among the lowest in the industry, especially on pairs like EUR/USD.

Customer Support and Risk Disclosure

IC Markets Global states it provides 24/7 customer support via multiple channels. The website prominently displays a risk warning that 73.68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider, noting that traders should consider whether they understand how CFDs work and can afford the high risk of losing money.

About IC Markets Global

Overview

IC Markets Global is an established name in online forex and CFD trading, operating through multiple jurisdictions. In this review, FXCanary examines the broker's regulatory standing, account features, platform options, and overall risk profile. We cross‑checked public registers, including ASIC, CySEC, and the Seychelles FSA, and walked through the official website to separate marketing claims from independently verifiable facts.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full IC Markets Global review