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CBC vs KBC vs Argenta
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| Firm | CBC | KBC | Argenta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 70 | 78 | 70 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | NBB FSMA | NBB FSMA | NBB FSMA |
| Other licences | ECB | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | NBB: Up to €20,000 per investor for financial instruments | NBB: Up to €20,000 per investor for financial instruments | NBB: Up to €20,000 per investor for financial instruments |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Belgium | Belgium | Belgium |
| Founded | 1998 | 1998 | 1956 |
| Type | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing | Banks with share dealing |
| Listed / bank | Banking licence | Listed group, Banking licence | Banking licence |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Funds |
| Features | — | — | — |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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