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StoneX vs Marex vs Sucden Financial
Choose up to four firms. We compare what matters when things go wrong: licences, compensation, legal protections, track record, then platforms and products.
| Firm | StoneX | Marex | Sucden Financial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 78 | 70 | 62 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | UK licence | UK licence |
| European licences | FCA CySEC | FCA | FCA |
| Other licences | SEC / FINRA CFTC / NFA | ||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments |
| 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 |  United States |  United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1924 | 2005 | 1973 |
| Type | Futures & options brokers | Futures & options brokers | Futures & options brokers |
| Listed / bank | Listed group | Listed group | — |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Futures, Forex, CFDs, Stocks | Futures, Options, Forex | Futures, Forex, Options |
| Features | — | Professional accounts | Professional accounts |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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