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ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets Group · Melbourne, Australia / London, UK

Multi-licensed forex and CFD broker with its own ThinkTrader platform plus MT4/MT5.

Regulated3 tier-1 regulatorsEst. 2010
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No regulator alerts against ThinkMarkets on file.

We searched the IOSCO international alerts database on 12 Oct 2026.

Licences (9)

Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.

Score breakdown

Regulation strength 40%
9.5
Licence status 20%
10.0
Track record 15%
8.0
Transparency 15%
7.0
Regulator alerts 10%
10.0

Weighted total: 9.1 / 10, ranked #13 of 30. How we score

  • Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
  • Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
  • Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
  • Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
  • Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.

Regulator alerts (0)

No alerts against ThinkMarkets's own companies or websites in the IOSCO database.

Overview

ThinkMarkets operates companies regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC, Japan's FSA, South Africa's FSCA and New Zealand's FMA, plus international entities in Mauritius, Seychelles and the Cayman Islands. It offers its own ThinkTrader platform with Trading Central research, as well as MT4, MT5 and TradingView.

Who it suits: Forex traders who want raw-spread pricing from a broker with tier-1 entities and a choice of platforms.

Company information

CompanyThinkMarkets Group
HeadquartersMelbourne, Australia / London, UK
Founded2010
Stock listingPrivate company
Websitewww.thinkmarkets.com
US clientsNot accepted

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit$0
Maximum leverage30:1 retail (FCA / ASIC / EU); up to 500:1 offshore
PlatformsThinkTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Instruments3,500+ instruments: forex, indices, commodities, share CFDs, crypto, metals

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Entities regulated by the FCA, ASIC and Japan's FSA
  • ThinkZero raw-spread account
  • ThinkTrader plus MT4, MT5 and TradingView
  • No minimum deposit on standard accounts

Cons

  • Fewer share CFDs than IG or Saxo
  • Inactivity fee
  • International clients may be onboarded to an offshore entity

Frequently asked questions

Is ThinkMarkets regulated?

Yes. ThinkMarkets companies hold licences from ASIC, FCA, JFSA, CySEC, FMA, FSCA, CIMA, FSA (SC), FSC (MU) (9 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which ThinkMarkets company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is ThinkMarkets safe?

ThinkMarkets has a score of 9.1/10, and we found no regulator alerts against its own companies or websites in the IOSCO database. No broker is risk-free: leveraged CFDs can lose you money quickly.

Which ThinkMarkets company will I open an account with?

It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: TF Global Markets (UK) Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia); TF Global Markets Japan Co. Ltd (JFSA, Japan); TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); TF Global Markets (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (FSCA, South Africa); TF Global Markets (International) Limited (CIMA, Cayman Islands); TF Global Markets Int Limited (FSA (SC), Seychelles). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.

Does ThinkMarkets accept US clients?

No. ThinkMarkets doesn't accept US residents.

What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at ThinkMarkets?

Minimum deposit: $0. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (FCA / ASIC / EU); up to 500:1 offshore.

Which platforms does ThinkMarkets offer?

ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView.

CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.