Retail Broker
FXCM regulation and licences
A forex and CFD broker founded in 1999 and operated by the Stratos group, headquartered in London. Stratos Group International, LLC is wholly owned by Jefferies Financial Group, which reported in October 2026 that Stratos had agreed to sell substantially all of its assets and operations to AvaTrade Markets Ltd.
- Ownership
- Stratos Group International, LLC, wholly owned by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) since 14 September 2023
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1999
- Regulated entities
- 6 companies, 6 regulators
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Regulated entities
| Entity | Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratos Markets Limited | FCA | United Kingdom | FRN 217689 |
| Stratos Europe Ltd | CySEC | Cyprus | Licence 392/20 |
| Stratos Trading Pty. Limited | ASIC | Australia | AFSL 309763 |
| Stratos South Africa (Pty) Ltd | FSCA | South Africa | FSP 46534 (intermediary for Stratos Markets Limited) |
| Stratos Light Limited | Israel Securities Authority | Israel | Licensed and supervised by the ISA (firm disclosure); company 515234623 |
| Stratos Global LLC | None (the firm states no licence is required) | St Vincent and the Grenadines | No financial licence; company 1776 LLC 2022 |
As disclosed by the firm; last checked 10 October 2026 (see sources). Licences were independently verified in audit TBR-A-2026-026.