CWG Markets Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms

CWG Markets is a forex and CFD broker operated by CWG Markets Ltd, based in the United Kingdom. The broker’s website is cwgplatform.com. It provides access to trading through the MetaTrader platform suite and offers a range of account types described below.

Regulation & licensing

CWG Markets operates through multiple regulated entities across several jurisdictions.

• In the United Kingdom, CWG Markets Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under licence number 785129.
• In South Africa, CWG MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under licence number 54031.
• In Vanuatu, CWG MARKETS LTD is authorised by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) under licence number 41694.

Each entity is subject to the requirements of its respective regulator, and the applicable entity may vary depending on a client’s jurisdiction.

Trading platforms

CWG Markets supports the following platforms:

• MetaTrader 4
• MetaTrader 5

Account types

The broker offers the following account types:

• Standard
• ECN
• Cent
• Islamic (Swap-Free)

Before opening an account, readers should verify a broker’s licence directly with the relevant regulator — the FCA, FSCA or VFSC — using the licence numbers listed above.