Interactive Brokers (founded 1978) is a US-headquartered, SEC-regulated broker with global reach including FCA and ASIC licences. It is primarily positioned at active and professional traders via its Trader Workstation platform. It is not locally licensed in most Asian retail markets — verify the entity and terms that apply to your country before opening an account.
Regulation
- SEC — United States
- FCA — United Kingdom
- ASIC — Australia
Platforms
IBKR Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile.
How to verify before you deposit
- Find the entity name on the broker's site that serves your country.
- Search that name on the relevant regulator's public register.
- Confirm the licence status and permitted activities before depositing.