Retail Broker
ThinkMarkets regulation and licences
A forex and CFD broker, set up in 2010 as ThinkForex, whose website is operated by TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd in Melbourne. It holds licences in Australia, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai and South Africa, and serves international clients through TF Global Markets Int Ltd in the Seychelles.
- Ownership
- Privately held. Its UK company’s accounts name Think Financial Group Holdings Limited (Australia) as ultimate parent and Mr N Anees as ultimate controlling party.
- Founded
- 2010
- Regulated entities
- 6 companies, 6 regulators
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Regulated entities
| Entity | Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd | ASIC | Australia | AFSL 424700 |
| TF Global Markets (UK) Limited | FCA | United Kingdom | FRN 629628 |
| TF Global Markets (UK) Limited (DIFC Branch) | DFSA | United Arab Emirates (DIFC) | F004173 |
| TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd | CySEC | Cyprus | Licence 215/13 |
| TF Global Markets South Africa (Pty) Ltd | FSCA | South Africa | Approved OTC derivative provider |
| TF Global Markets Int Ltd | FSA Seychelles | Seychelles | Securities dealer licence SD060 |
As disclosed by the firm; last checked 10 October 2026 (see sources). Licences were independently verified in audit TBR-A-2026-035.
Sources
- FCA register: TF Global Markets (UK) Limited (authorised since 23 January 2015)
- CySEC register: TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd (licence 215/13)
- DFSA public register: TF Global Markets (UK) Limited (DIFC Branch)
- FSA Seychelles: capital markets register (securities dealers)
- ThinkMarkets: global website footer (TF Global Markets Int Ltd)
- ThinkMarkets: Who we are
- ThinkMarkets EU: website footer (TF Global Markets (Europe) Ltd)
- Companies House: TF Global Markets (UK) Limited filing history