Tickmill
FCA-regulated low-cost forex & CFD broker
Platform Overview
Tickmill is a UK-headquartered forex and CFD broker regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSA. Founded in 2014, the platform is known for its competitive trading costs, tight spreads, and fast execution.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Tickmill Ltd
- Brand Name
- Tickmill
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2014
- Parent Company
- Tickmill Group
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
289 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.35% resolved)
Avg. response (0.3%)
Strengths
Areas of Concern
- Extremely low complaint resolution and response rates
- No response to IFCCI verification requests
- Appears on multiple regulatory warning lists
- Questionable fund handling practices reported
- No verifiable regulatory license information
Expert Consensus
Significant concerns noted. Multiple research references have identified potential operational irregularities. Further documentation pending.
IFCCI Verdict
Elevated attention profile. Platform has not responded to IFCCI verification requests. Multiple unresolved consumer observations documented. Users are encouraged to conduct thorough independent due diligence.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- 717270
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
CySEC
- License Number
- 278/15
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
FSA
- License Number
- SD008
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- License Type
- Securities Dealer
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.0 pips (Pro) |
| GBP/USD | 0.1 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.10 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (Classic); $2/lot/side (Pro/VIP)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- LondonNew YorkSingapore
- Average Execution Speed
- < 20ms
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), ICF (Cyprus)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Malay
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNeteller
Community Snapshot
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
A preliminary assessment of reported execution slippage on this platform during the NFP (Non-Farm Payroll) release of November 2025 reveals slippage figures that appear to exceed industry norms for ECN-model brokers. IFCCI emphasises that slippage during high-impact news events is a normal market phenomenon; however, the magnitude and consistency of the reported deviations merit closer examination. No conclusion on intent or malpractice is drawn at this stage.
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | STP | ECN |
| Year Established | 2014 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 5 | 8 |
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