InteractiveBrokers Review: Regulation, Licences & Platforms

InteractiveBrokers is a brokerage operating internationally through a group of regulated entities. The Hong Kong operation is conducted by Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited, based in Hong Kong, with services accessible via interactivebrokers.com.hk. The firm holds licences across several major jurisdictions, reflecting a multi-entity structure.

Regulation & licensing

InteractiveBrokers operates via multiple regulated entities across different countries:

• ASIC (Australia Securities & Investment Commission), Australia — licence number 000245574, held by INTERACTIVE BROKERS LLC.
• ASIC (Australia Securities & Investment Commission), Australia — licence number 453554, held by INTERACTIVE BROKERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
• CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization), Canada — licence number unreleased, held by Interactive Brokers Canada Inc.
• FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), United Kingdom — licence number 208159, held by Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited.
• FSA (Financial Services Agency), Japan — licence number 関東財務局長（金商）第187号, held by インタラクティブ・ブローカーズ証券株式会社.
• NFA (National Futures Association), United States — licence number 0258600, held by INTERACTIVE BROKERS LLC.
• SFC (Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong), Hong Kong — licence number ADI249, held by Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited.
• SFC (Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong), Hong Kong — licence number AEX264, held by Interactive Brokers LLC.

This structure means clients in different regions may contract with different regulated entities depending on their location.

Readers are advised to verify a broker’s licence directly with the relevant named regulator before opening an account.