EC Markets Review

Account types

Deposits / Withdrawals

• Deposit Methods: PayPal, Crypto, Online Banking, Bank Wire Transfer
• Withdrawal Methods: PayPal, Crypto, Online Banking, Bank Wire Transfer
• Account Currencies: USD

About EC Markets

EC Markets operates via several regulated entities. EC Markets Limited holds a Seychelles Financial Services Authority licence (number SD009) as a Seychelles investment firm; the FSA’s Capital Markets list shows an accredited Securities Dealer representative for EC Markets Limited. The group also states on its legal pages that EC Markets Group Ltd is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 571881) and that EC Markets Limited is licensed by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (Licence No. GB21200130). In the UAE, EC Markets Securities & Financial Promotion L.L.C is listed by the Securities and Commodities Authority with active “Introduction” and “Promotion” activities. In New Zealand, EC Markets Financial Limited (formerly CTRL Investments Limited) is a licensed Derivatives Issuer referenced in an FMA enforcement notice. Official site, FSA Seychelles

Core trading features published on the official site include two live account types (STD and ECN) on MetaTrader 4 for desktop and mobile. Published pricing shows spreads from 1.0 pips on STD and from 0.0 pips on ECN, with the ECN account charging a $5 per lot per side commission. Maximum leverage is shown up to 1:1000 (forex and metals), margin call at 100% and stop-out at 50%. Listed instruments include forex, precious metals, crude oil (WTI/Brent), and indices; the default account currency displayed is USD. Official domains used for client information and onboarding include ecmarkets.sc and ec-markets.co. STD account, ECN account

Jurisdictional notes: the SCA record lists EC Markets Securities & Financial Promotion L.L.C (established 11‑Oct‑2024) with “Introduction” and “Promotion” licences; the entry shows accredited personnel and contact details. The FMA notes that CTRL Investments Limited changed its name to EC Markets Financial Limited on 15‑Aug‑2024 and issued a censure in July 2024 related to Derivatives Issuer obligations. The EC Markets website states that its content does not apply to residents in the UK, EU, and USA. SCA UAE, FMA New Zealand

Who it’s for

• MT4 users who want STD or ECN pricing with raw spreads and published per‑lot commissions.
• Traders seeking higher leverage (up to 1:1000) and USD‑denominated accounts, where permitted by local law.
• Clients engaging with the brand in the UAE through licensed introduction/promotion activities. Official site, SCA UAE

Pros and cons

Pros

• Multi‑jurisdiction footprint disclosed, including FSA Seychelles licence SD009 and SCA‑listed UAE entity; FMA record confirms the New Zealand Derivatives Issuer entity. FSA Seychelles, FMA New Zealand
• Transparent account specs on MT4: ECN spreads from 0.0 pips with $5/lot/side commission; margin call/stop‑out parameters published. ECN account

Cons

• Very high maximum leverage (up to 1:1000) increases the risk of rapid losses for retail traders. Official site
• Regulatory notice: the New Zealand FMA issued a censure in July 2024 regarding Derivatives Issuer obligations for the NZ entity (name changed to EC Markets Financial Limited on 15‑Aug‑2024). FMA New Zealand