Licenses
and regulation
Tickmill is a multi-regulated financial services broker, authorised by leading regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions. This regulatory framework ensures your trading activity is governed by strict standards for fund safety, operational transparency, and client protection. Client protections depend on the Tickmill entity with which you hold your account.
Our global regulatory presence spans the Seychelles Financial Services Authority, UK's Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and other reputable authorities.
Each entity maintains the licenses and compliance standards required to deliver reliable trading services with robust protections for your capital.
Your funds are protected
When you trade with Tickmill, your capital is held separately from the company's operational funds in segregated accounts at tier-1 banks. Holding client's funds separately provides an additional layer of protection in the event of insolvency.
Compensation scheme coverage
Your funds benefit from additional protection layers depending on which Tickmill entity holds your account:
- UK clients: Protected up to £120,000 per person through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
- EU clients: Covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) in accordance with CySEC regulations, covering 90% of the eligible client’s claim up to a maximum of 20 000 euros
These protections work together with continuous regulatory oversight from authorities like the FCA, CySEC, and FSA. Every aspect of fund handling, from deposit to withdrawal, operates under strict regulatory standards designed to keep your capital secure.
Regulatory licenses by jurisdiction
Tickmill operates under strict regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions, with each entity holding licenses from respected financial authorities. Every license number listed below can be verified directly through the regulator's official registry.
Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA)
License number: SD008
Registered address: 3, F28-F29 Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Mahe, Seychelles
The FSA regulates non-bank financial services in Seychelles through a comprehensive licensing and supervision framework.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
FCA Register Number: 717270
Registered address: First Floor, The Bengal Wing, 9A Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YN
The FCA is the UK's independent financial regulator, protecting consumers and ensuring market integrity.
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Reference Number: F007663
Registered address: Office S704A, 7th floor Emirates Financial Towers, South Tower, Dubai International Financial Centre, 506946, United Arab Emirates
The DFSA regulates financial services conducted in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
License number: 278/15
Registered address: Kedron 9, Mesa Geitonia, Limassol 4004, Cyprus
CySEC supervises investment firms in Cyprus to safeguard investor protection and ensure market integrity.
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
License number: FSP 49464
Registered address: Office 11, 140 West Street, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
The FSCA promotes fair customer treatment and maintains the integrity of South Africa's financial markets.
Regulatory protections and compensation arrangements vary depending on the Tickmill entity with which your account is opened.
Compliance directives and investor protection
Your funds benefit from multiple layers of regulatory protection, ensuring security even in unlikely scenarios.
MiFID II Compliance
Our EU operations follow the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), which harmonizes investment service standards across the European Economic Area. This means you benefit from consistent consumer protection, transparent pricing, and the ability to access services across multiple European jurisdictions under unified regulatory oversight.
Investor Compensation Schemes
- Tickmill UK Ltd clients are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which covers up to £120,000 per client if the firm cannot meet its obligations.
- Tickmill Europe Ltd clients receive similar protection through the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF), established under Cyprus law to secure client claims.
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