A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 97 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 100 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 96 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 45 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 75 | 10% |
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.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | Market Making (MM) | 173730 | United Kingdom | — |
| ASIC | Derivatives Trading License (MM) | 238054 | Australia | — |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency account | 1:200 | $ 500 | -- | -- | ✓ |
| personal account | 1: 200 | $500 | -- | -- | ✓ |
Across 4 recent Trustpilot reviews, 100% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (8 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0Fake CMC Markets is a forex and CFD broker based in China, with records dating to 2019-06-17. It reports oversight from ASIC, FCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Severe.” The combination of weak regulation and user complaints means your capital could be at serious risk.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Fake CMC Markets review