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CFD/FX

Market Maker

Investment firms that offer contracts for difference (CFD) or currencies (FX, Forex) for trading hardly differ from each other externally. The situation is different when it comes to the scope of the licence, i.e. the regulatory aspects that define the way in which a financial service provider can offer its services. It is not uncommon for the term market maker to be appropriated for the entire industry. However, this is only true for those companies that are allowed to engage in proprietary trading (dealing on own account) and thus operate their trading book (A/B). The higher-value licence goes hand in hand with higher capital requirements. In terms of personnel, these companies are also positioned differently than financial service providers with a minor licence. The latter like to make a virtue of necessity and classify themselves as STP or ECN brokers and thus as transparent and free of conflicts of interest.

CY0133VG1517SCMK SM Capital Markets Ltd NCA ESMA PIII EQSS FFSA
Rank	SYMBOL	CBR - Indicator	Class	Register	Legal ID	Location	Internet	License	Brand	DDH
1	SCMK	24.18%	C3	REG	LEI	PLUS	WEB	125K		SNAP
SCMK Scope Markets Scope Markets is a brand of SM Capital Markets Ltd, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. The provider was formally known as SM Capital Markets. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/133 Scope Markets is a brand of SM Capital Markets Ltd, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. Ranking Scoring Technology Products Global Reach Sponsoring

SM Capital Markets Ltd
SCMK Scope Markets Scope Markets is a brand of SM Capital Markets Ltd, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. The provider was formally known as SM Capital Markets. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/133 Scope Markets is a brand of SM Capital Markets Ltd, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol.
CY0133VG1517SCMK
Rank	1
SYMBOL	SCMK
CBR - Indicator	24.18%
Class	C3
License	125K
Register	REG
Legal ID	LEI
Location	PLUS
Internet	WEB
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CY0070CY1617LIRX LIRUNEX LIMITED NCA ESMA PIII EQSS FFSA
Rank	SYMBOL	CBR - Indicator	Class	Register	Legal ID	Location	Internet	License	Brand	DDH
2	LIRX	41.67%	C3	REG	LEI	PLUS	WEB	125K+		SNAP
LIRX Lirunex Lirunex is a brand of LIRUNEX LIMITED, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2016 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Larnaca. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Twitter Youtube ddh.plus/en/p/70 Lirunex is a brand of LIRUNEX LIMITED, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2016 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Larnaca. Ranking Scoring Technology Products Global Reach Innovation Partners Offer

LIRUNEX LIMITED
LIRX Lirunex Lirunex is a brand of LIRUNEX LIMITED, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2016 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Larnaca. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Twitter Youtube ddh.plus/en/p/70 Lirunex is a brand of LIRUNEX LIMITED, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2016 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Larnaca.
CY0070CY1617LIRX
Rank	2
SYMBOL	LIRX
CBR - Indicator	41.67%
Class	C3
License	125K+
Register	REG
Legal ID	LEI
Location	PLUS
Internet	WEB
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GB0345GB1416BWUK Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited NCA ESMA PIII EQSS FFSA
Rank	SYMBOL	CBR - Indicator	Class	Register	Legal ID	Location	Internet	License	Brand	DDH
3	BWUK	43,33%	C3	REG	LEI	PLUS	WEB	125K		SNAP
BWUK Blackwell (UK) Blackwell (UK) is a brand of Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited, a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2014 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2016. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/345 Blackwell (UK) is a brand of Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited, a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2014 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2016. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. Ranking Scoring Technology Products Global Reach

Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited
BWUK Blackwell (UK) Blackwell (UK) is a brand of Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited, a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2014 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2016. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/345 Blackwell (UK) is a brand of Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited, a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2014 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2016. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London.
GB0345GB1416BWUK
Rank	3
SYMBOL	BWUK
CBR - Indicator	43,33%
Class	C3
License	125K
Register	REG
Legal ID	LEI
Location	PLUS
Internet	WEB
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CY0384CY2022GVDM GVD KORIMCY LTD NCA ESMA PIII EQSS FFSA
Rank	SYMBOL	CBR - Indicator	Class	Register	Legal ID	Location	Internet	License	Brand	DDH
4	GVDM	50%	C3	REG	LEI	PLUS	WEB	125K	-	SNAP
GVDM GVD Markets GVD Markets is a brand of GVD KORIMCY LTD, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2020 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2022. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/384 GVD Markets is a brand of GVD KORIMCY LTD, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2020 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2022. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. Ranking Scoring Technology Products Global Reach

GVD KORIMCY LTD
GVDM GVD Markets GVD Markets is a brand of GVD KORIMCY LTD, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2020 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2022. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/384 GVD Markets is a brand of GVD KORIMCY LTD, a Cyprus-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2020 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2022. The Investment Firm is regulated by the CySEC. The registered office is located in Limassol.
CY0384CY2022GVDM
Rank	4
SYMBOL	GVDM
CBR - Indicator	50%
Class	C3
License	125K
Register	REG
Legal ID	LEI
Location	PLUS
Internet	WEB
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GB0163CY1517ATFX AT Global Markets (UK) Limited NCA ESMA PIII EQSS FFSA
Rank	SYMBOL	CBR - Indicator	Class	Register	Legal ID	Location	Internet	License	Brand	DDH
5	ATFX	54,76%	C3	REG	LEI	PLUS	WEB	125K		SNAP
ATFX ATFX (UK) ATFX (UK) is a brand of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited , a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/163 ATFX (UK) is a brand of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited , a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. Ranking Scoring Technology Products Global Reach Partners Offer

AT Global Markets (UK) Limited
ATFX ATFX (UK) ATFX (UK) is a brand of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited , a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London. © DDH 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ddh.plus/en/p/163 ATFX (UK) is a brand of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited , a United Kingdom-based financial services provider. The company was founded on 2015 and has been offering services in the financial sector since 2017. The Investment Firm is regulated by the FCA. The registered office is located in London.
GB0163CY1517ATFX
Rank	5
SYMBOL	ATFX
CBR - Indicator	54,76%
Class	C3
License	125K
Register	REG
Legal ID	LEI
Location	PLUS
Internet	WEB
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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74% and 89% of all retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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