About Trade i.o. Ltd
Company Overview
Trade i.o. Ltd is a Seychelles-registered company operating under the brand TIOmarkets, with its official website at tiomarkets.uk. The broker is licensed as a Securities Dealer by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA). The exact founding year is not publicly disclosed, but the brand TIOmarkets was established in 2009 according to the website.
The broker positions itself as a multi-asset, multi-regulated broker serving traders globally. While the website prominently features UK regulatory claims (FCA), the entity relevant to this review is the Seychelles-incorporated Trade i.o. Ltd, which operates under the FSA licence.
Regulation and Licensing
Trade i.o. Ltd holds a Securities Dealer licence from the Seychelles FSA. This is the only regulator on file for this specific entity. The FSA is not a top-tier regulator, and its oversight may not offer the same level of investor protection as major regulators like the FCA, ASIC, or CySEC.
It is important to note that the TIOmarkets website also references a UK entity (TIO Markets UK Ltd) regulated by the FCA. However, clients onboarded under Trade i.o. Ltd fall under Seychelles jurisdiction. FXCanary’s risk assessment for this entity is 40 out of 100, indicating a guarded level of risk.
Account Types and Trading Conditions
The broker offers four account types: Spread Betting, Standard, Raw, and VIP Black. All accounts support the same base currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, CAD, and AUD. The Standard and VIP Black accounts are commission-free, while the Raw account charges a commission of $6 per lot (round turn). The Spread Betting account is also commission-free.
Spreads are advertised as starting from 0.0 pips on the Raw account. The broker does not provide a fixed spread table; instead, it displays indicative prices on its website and advises checking the MT5 platform for live spreads. Minimum deposit requirements are not clearly stated on the website, but industry databases suggest a $50 minimum.
Trading Platforms and Instruments
Trade i.o. Ltd offers the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform for desktop, web, and mobile devices. MT5 includes advanced charting tools, 21 timeframes, 38 built-in indicators, and the ability to trade via Expert Advisors (EAs). The broker does not offer MT4 or its own proprietary platform.
The instrument list covers over 116 CFDs across forex (major, minor, and exotic pairs), indices (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia), commodities (gold, silver, oil, natural gas), and stocks (170+ global names). Cryptocurrencies and futures are not clearly listed for the Seychelles entity.
Funding and Customer Support
The broker promotes 24/7 customer support, accessible via phone, email, and a contact form on the website. Support is available in multiple languages, reflecting its global client base. Deposit and withdrawal methods are not detailed on the website, but credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets are commonly accepted by brokers in the TIOmarkets group.
Withdrawal processing times and fees are not publicly specified. Traders should consult the broker directly or review the account agreement for full terms.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Trade i.o. Ltd review