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FSA Regulated Broker

  • Regulatory Details

    • Legal Entity

      Axon Markets Ltd

    • Brand Name

      Axon Markets

    • Regulator

      Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA)

    • License Number

      SD115

    • License Type

      Securities Dealer's License

    • Status

      Authorized and Regulated

  • Registered Address

    IMAD Complex,
    Office 12, 3rd Floor Ile Du Port,
    Mahe Seychelles

  • Verify Our License

    You can verify our regulatory status directly with the FSA

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Regulatory Oversight

Key Requirements We Meet

  • Capital Adequacy

    Maintain minimum capital requirements ensuring financial
    stability and ability to meet client obligations.

  • Conduct Standards

    Adhere to FSA conduct of business rules ensuring fair
    treatment, transparent pricing, ethical practices.

  • Regular Reporting

    Submit regular financial and operational reports to FSA,
    maintaining transparency about business activities.

  • Client Fund Segregation

    All client funds held in segregated bank accounts, completely separate from company
    operational funds as required by FSA.

  • Compliance Monitoring

    Compliance team continuously monitors operations to ensure regulatory
    adherence and industry best practices.

  • Client Fund
    Protection

    Segregated Client Accounts

    All deposits held in segregated bank accounts with reputable financial institutions. Your funds kept completely separate from operational capital.

    What This Means:

    • Money is ring-fenced and protected
    • Company insolvency wouldn't affect funds
    • Clear separation between client/company money
    • Independent auditing of client fund accounts
    • Compliance with FSA client money rules

  • Negative Balance Protection

    All account types protected. Your account cannot fall
    below zero, even during extreme market volatility or gaps.

    What This Means:

    • Maximum loss limited to account balance
    • No debt liability to broker
    • Automatic protection during market gaps
    • Peace of mind during volatility
    • Applies to all clients automatically

  • Bank Partnerships

    Client funds held with tier-1 banking institutions meeting strict criteria for security, stability, and reputation.

Our Compliance Commitment

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

    Strict AML procedures in accordance with international standards and FSA requirements.

    AML Measures:

    • Comprehensive KYC verification
    • Source of funds verification
    • Ongoing transaction monitoring
    • Suspicious activity reporting
    • Regular staff AML training
    • Independent AML audits

  • Important Risk Warning

    Risk Disclosure

    Trading forex, CFDs, and leveraged instruments carries high risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Consider objectives, experience, and risk appetite before trading.

    Key Risks:

    • Leverage Risk:

      Magnifies profits and losses. Small adverse movements can exceed initial investment.

    • Market Risk:

      Markets are volatile and unpredictable. Prices move rapidly. Past performance doesn't indicate future results.

    • Liquidity Risk:

      During extreme volatility, spreads widen and orders may experience slippage.

    • Gap Risk:

      Markets gap between sessions, weekends, or major news. Gaps can close positions worse than stop loss.

    • Currency Risk:

      If base currency differs from instruments, currency xfluctuations impact returns.

    • Operational Risk:

      Technology failures or outages may prevent executing trades during critical periods.

  • Know Your
    Client (KYC)

    Verify identity of all clients to comply with regulations and prevent fraud, money laundering, financial crimes.

    KYC Requirements:

    • Government-issued photo ID
    • Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)
    • Additional docs for corporate accounts
    • Enhanced due diligence for high-risk areas
    • Ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews

Counter-Terrorist
Financing (CTF)

Robust measures to prevent services from being used for terrorist financing, in line with international standards and FSA regulations.

Data Protection & Privacy

Comply with data protection regulations. Client information stored securely, used appropriately, never shared without consent except where legally required. Your Data Rights:

  • Right to access your data

  • Strict access controls

  • Data processing transparency

  • Secure encrypted data storage

  • Right to data deletion
    (subject to legal retention)

Our Recommendation

  • Only trade with capital you can afford to lose

  • Educate yourself about markets and strategies

  • Use risk management (stop losses, position sizing)

  • Start with demo account to practice

  • Consider seeking independent financial advice

  • Understand leverage implications

  • Never invest money needed for living expenses

Complaints Procedure

  • 01

    Contact Us

    Submit complaint in writing via: complaints@axonmarkets.com Client Area complaint form. Written letter to registered office.

  • 02

    Acknowledgment

    Acknowledgment within 2 business days with reference number for tracking.

  • 03

    Investigation

    Compliance team investigates thoroughly and impartially, reviewing all relevant information.

  • 04

    Resolution

    Aim to resolve within 15 business days. For complex cases, we'll keep you informed of progress.

  • 05

    Final Response

    Written final response explaining findings, resolution, and any remedial action taken.

External Dispute Resolution: If not satisfied with resolution, you may escalate to Financial Services Authority or seek independent mediation.

Our Commitment

  • Maintaining High Standards

    Committed to operating with highest standards of integrity, transparency, and client protection. FSA regulation is not just a license—it's a commitment to responsible business practices.

  • Continuous Compliance

    Compliance team continuously monitors regulatory developments, updates procedures, ensures we meet or exceed requirements.

  • Client-First Approach

    Beyond regulatory minimums, we implement additional protections and safeguards because your security and success are our priorities.

  • Transparency

    We operate transparently—we've built tools like axonLab to give you visibility into our pricing and execution. Transparency that goes beyond regulatory requirements.

Common Questions

Need help getting started?

  • Can I short-sell shares?

    Yes. Share CFDs trade long or short, so you can trade a company’s fall as easily as its rise.

  • Do I own the shares?

    No. Share CFDs track the price — you trade the movement without owning the underlying stock

  • Do I get dividends?

    Positions are cash-adjusted on ex-dividend dates, so dividend effects are reflected in your open position.

  • What leverage can I use on shares?

    Fixed 1:10 (10% margin), subject to your region’s caps.

  • What does it cost to trade shares?

    A flat commission — $0.02 per share on US stocks (min $1) and 0.10% on European (min €10) — with no markup on spreads.

  • When can I trade shares?

    US stocks trade pre-market, regular and after-hours (09:00–01:00 GMT); European stocks 08:00–16:30 GMT.

  • What’s the minimum to start?

    You can open an account from just $10 on LeveragePlus.

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