FOCUS Markets Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms

FOCUS Markets is a forex and CFD broker operating under the legal entity Focus Markets Ltd, based in Saint Lucia. The broker’s website is focusmarkets.com. This profile summarises the regulatory and operational details currently on record.

Regulation & licensing

FOCUS Markets is associated with a licence issued by the Australia Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) in Australia. The ASIC licence carries the number 514425 and is held under the regulated entity FOCUS MARKETS PTY LTD.

Note that the broker’s legal entity, Focus Markets Ltd, is registered in Saint Lucia, while the ASIC authorisation applies to the separate Australian entity named above. Prospective clients should confirm which entity they would be contracting with.

Trading platforms

FOCUS Markets provides access to MetaTrader 5, a platform used for charting, order execution, and automated trading strategies.

Account types

The broker offers the following account types:

• Raw
• Standard

Before opening an account, readers are advised to verify the broker’s licence directly with the named regulator, the Australia Securities & Investment Commission, using the licence number provided above.