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Montrose vs Pareto Securities
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| Firm | Montrose | Pareto Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 55 | 62 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | Finanstilsynet (NO) | Finanstilsynet (NO) |
| Other licences | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | Finanstilsynet (NO): At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). | Finanstilsynet (NO): At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Norway | Norway |
| Founded | — | 1986 |
| Type | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers |
| Listed / bank | — | — |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, Bonds |
| Features | Savings plans | Professional accounts |
| Full profile | Full profile |
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