Same broker. Different protection.
Broker brands can operate through different legal entities. Check which entity may apply to your account based on broker and country before you deposit.
Select a broker and your country to see which legal entity may apply to your account.
Informational only — not financial or legal advice. We don't accuse any broker of wrongdoing; entity structures are normal. Mappings are our best understanding and may be out of date. Always confirm the legal entity shown during signup and on the official regulator register before depositing.
The badge on the homepage isn't always your regulator
Most brokers are international groups. The entity that onboards you — and the protection you actually get — depends on where you live. This is normal; the point is to know which one applies to you before funding.
Different regulator
A UK, EU, Australian or offshore entity can mean very different oversight and rules.
Different protection
Negative-balance protection and compensation schemes apply to some entities, not others.
Different leverage
Offshore entities often offer higher leverage with weaker investor protection.
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Informational only and not financial or legal advice. Entity mappings are our best understanding from public registers and can change — we don't accuse any broker of wrongdoing. Always confirm the legal entity during signup and on the official regulator register before opening or funding an account.