- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial Pty Ltd
- Licence no.
- AFSL 345646
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City Index
StoneX Group Inc. · London, United Kingdom
Long-established UK spread betting and CFD brand, now owned by Nasdaq-listed StoneX.
9.4out of 10
1 regulator alert against City Index, none in the last two years.
Regulators say these City Index companies or websites aren't authorised in their countries. See the alerts
Licences (5)
- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc.
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial Ltd
- Licence no.
- FRN 446717
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- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial Pte. Ltd.
- Licence no.
- Not stated
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- Licensed entity
- StoneX Europe Ltd
- Licence no.
- 400/21
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Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.
Score breakdown
Weighted total: 9.4 / 10, ranked #7 of 30. How we score
- Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
- Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
- Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
- Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
- Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.
Regulator alerts (1)
Overview
City Index has offered spread betting and CFDs since 1983 and is now part of StoneX Group, which also owns FOREX.com. It operates through StoneX companies regulated by the FCA in the UK, CySEC in the EU, ASIC in Australia, MAS in Singapore and CIRO in Canada.
Who it suits: UK and international traders who want a long-established brand owned by a large listed group.
Company information
Trading conditions
Pros & cons
Pros
- Owned by Nasdaq-listed StoneX
- 40+ years of history
- Regulated by the FCA, ASIC, MAS and CySEC
- Wide market range
Cons
- One older regulator alert (Hong Kong, 2011)
- Inactivity fee
- UK offering may be limited for some client types
Frequently asked questions
Is City Index regulated?
Yes. City Index companies hold licences from ASIC, CIRO, FCA, MAS, CySEC (5 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which City Index company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is City Index safe?
City Index has a score of 9.4/10. Regulators in Hong Kong have issued 1 regulator alert saying City Index companies or websites aren't authorised to offer services there (most recent: 26 Aug 2011). Only open an account if the broker is allowed to operate where you live.
Which City Index company will I open an account with?
It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: StoneX Financial Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); StoneX Europe Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia); StoneX Financial Pte. Ltd. (MAS, Singapore); StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc. (CIRO, Canada). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.
Does City Index accept US clients?
No. City Index doesn't accept US residents.
What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at City Index?
Minimum deposit: $0. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (FCA / ASIC / EU).
Which platforms does City Index offer?
City Index web platform, City Index app, MT4, TradingView.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.