IST Markets Regulation & Fund Safety
Is IST Markets regulated? Yes — IST Markets is a trading name of IST Markets LTD, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. Here is who we are, how client money is held and how to check our licence yourself.
Licence details
- Brand
- IST Markets
- Legal entity
- IST Markets LTD
- Regulator
- the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius
- Licence type
- Investment Dealer Licence
- Licence number
- GB22200573
How we protect clients
Safeguards that come with a licence.
Licensed legal entity
Your contract is with IST Markets LTD, which must meet the FSC's capital, conduct and reporting requirements.
Segregated client funds
Client money is held in segregated accounts, separate from the company's own funds, and is not used for operating expenses.
Identity checks (KYC/AML)
Every client is verified, and withdrawals go back to accounts in the client's own name, to prevent fraud and money laundering.
Complaints procedure
A documented complaints process, with the option to escalate to the regulator or the financial services ombudsperson.
Restricted jurisdictions
We do not offer services where doing so would breach local law, including to US residents.
A licence does not protect you against losses from trading. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Read the risk disclosure
Don't take our word for it
How to verify our licence
It takes about two minutes. Clone websites sometimes copy a real broker's name, so always check the register and the website address.
Open the FSC register- 1
Open the FSC Mauritius public register of licensees (link below).
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Search for "IST Markets LTD" or licence number GB22200573.
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Check that the entity name, licence type and status match this page.
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Deal only through official channels such as istmarkets.com and secure.istmarkets.com, and never send money to a personal account.
Frequently asked questions
Is IST Markets regulated?
Yes. IST Markets is a trading name of IST Markets LTD, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius and holds an Investment Dealer Licence, licence number GB22200573.
How can I verify the IST Markets licence myself?
Open the public register of licensees on the FSC Mauritius website and search for "IST Markets LTD" or licence number GB22200573. Check that the entity name, licence type and status match the details on this page.
Is IST Markets a scam?
IST Markets LTD is a licensed firm whose licence can be checked on the FSC public register. As with any broker, you should verify the licence yourself, deal only through official IST Markets websites and channels, and remember that trading CFDs is high-risk: a licence does not protect you from trading losses.
Are client funds kept separate from company funds?
Yes. IST Markets holds client money in segregated accounts, separate from the company's own funds, so it is not used for the company's operating expenses.
How do I make a complaint to IST Markets?
Send your complaint in writing following our complaints procedure. If you are not satisfied with our final response, you may be able to refer it to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius or the Office of the Ombudsperson for Financial Services in Mauritius.
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