The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission ( CySec ) is a regulatory agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the financial industry in Cyprus. Since Cyprus is a member of the European Union, CySec adheres to MiFID ( Markets in Financial Instruments Directive ), which ensures a legal framework for markets and investments.

According to CySec regulations, traders’ funds must be kept separately from the the broker’s funds. CySec regulation ensures transparent trading practices. Below is a list of CySec regulated brokers.

Plus500 is a broker regulated by EFSA, FCA, CySec, ASIC, FSA, MAS, DFSA

CySec #250/14
  • Minimum deposit: 100$
  • Leverage: 1:30
  • Spreads: Variable
  • Platforms: Webtrader
  • Available symbols: CFDs on Forex, Crypto, Shares, Indices, Options, ETFs and Commodities. Futures on Plus500Futures (available in the US only)
80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

EXNESS is regulated by FCA, CySec and FSC

  • Minimum deposit: 1$
  • Leverage: Unlimited
  • Spreads: Fixed and floating
  • Platforms: MT4 & 5, Web, Mobile Platforms
  • Available symbols: Forex, CFDs, Metals, Energies

XM is a CySec regulated broker.

  • Minimum deposit: 5$
  • Leverage: Up to 1:888
  • Spreads: FLoating
  • Platforms: MT4 & 5, Web, Mobile Platforms
  • Available symbols: Forex, CFDs, Metals, Energies, Stocks