Which Exclusive Markets entity serves UAE residents
Exclusive Markets has not confirmed to BrokerBazaar whether it accepts UAE residents, and it lists no UAE-licensed entity. Availability should be treated as unconfirmed until the broker states it in writing.
Status on BrokerBazaar UAE: Availability not confirmed. "Available" is not the same as "regulated in the UAE": only a Capital Market Authority (CMA, formerly SCA), DFSA or FSRA licence gives you local supervision and a local complaints route.
Funding in AED and local payment methods
Exclusive Markets lists AED or UAE local bank funding: Local Bank Transfer.
Withdrawal methods listed: Bank Wire Transfer, Credit / Debit Card, Cryptocurrencies, Neteller, Skrill. UAE banks may query incoming payments from offshore brokers; keep your deposit records.
Islamic (swap-free) account for UAE traders
Exclusive Markets states that a swap-free account is available. Confirm which instruments are eligible and whether an administration charge replaces the overnight swap.
UAE-specific risk note
Because Exclusive Markets has no UAE licence on record, the CMA cannot intervene in a dispute. None of the recorded regulators is strict-tier, so recourse is limited. The CMA periodically publishes warnings about unlicensed platforms marketing to UAE residents; check its list before depositing.
Leveraged CFD trading carries a high risk of loss. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
Exclusive Markets at a glance
Founded in 2018 and launched for international operations in 2020, Exclusive Markets is an international multi-asset CFD and foreign exchange brokerage operating under the Exclusive Group umbrella. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (FSA Licence No. SD031), the broker provides market execution across 5,000+ CFD instruments spanning forex currency pairs, fractional shares, indices, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies with leverage up to 1:4000 via MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
Exclusive Markets reports a founding year of 2018 and a head office in Suite 18, Third Floor, Vairam Building, Providence, Mahé, Seychelles. It lists 1 regulator and 8 trading platforms.
BrokerBazaar verdict
Exclusive Markets (Exclusive Markets Ltd / Exclusive Group) is an offshore multi-asset CFD and forex brokerage established in 2018. Operating under the supervision of the Seychelles FSA (Licence No. SD031), it delivers access to 5,000+ CFD instruments, high leverage up to 1:4000, and MT4/MT5 support. While offering competitive raw spreads and negative balance protection, the lack of Tier-1 regulatory licensing means it carries moderate-to-high counterparty risk.
Legal entities, regulation and licences
Exclusive Markets operates through 1 legal entity, each supervised separately. Your account is with one specific entity, so the protections you receive depend on which one onboards you, not on the group's strongest licence. Overall, the group is supervised by no regulator we could map to a public register.
Licence check: Not independently checked. This broker has submitted its details. BrokerBazaar has not yet independently checked them. A company registration or general business licence is not permission to offer regulated brokerage services; only the register entries linked in the table count.
Countries accepted and restricted
Exclusive Markets states that it accepts clients from International availability across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America (Excluding the United States, Canada, European Union retail, Japan, North Korea, Iran, and sanctioned jurisdictions). Availability is decided per entity and can change without notice; residents of jurisdictions such as the USA, and often the EU and UK, are frequently excluded from offshore entities.
Known restrictions flagged in our review: Regulatory oversight is restricted exclusively to an offshore Seychelles FSA licence without Tier-1 regulation.
Trading products, platforms and account types
Instruments: Forex Pairs (60+ pairs), CFD Stocks (US, European, Asian equities), Fractional Shares, CFD ETFs (40+ ETFs), Equity Indices (13+ indices), Precious Metals (Spot Gold, Silver), Energy Commodities (WTI, Brent, Natural Gas), Cryptocurrency CFDs. Platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), MT4 WebTrader, MT5 WebTrader, Exclusive Markets Mobile App, Social Copy Trading, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Account types: Cent Account, Standard Account, Standard Plus Account, Exclusive Account, Shares Account, Copy Trading Account, Islamic Swap-Free Account, Demo Account.
Best-for tags assigned by our team: High Leverage, Micro Lot Trading, 0.0 Pip Spreads, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, Fractional Shares, Social Copy Trading, Multi-Asset CFDs.
Minimum deposit, spreads, commissions and other charges
The minimum deposit is USD 200. Spreads start from From 0.0 pips and commission is None (standard) · $0 (raw). Maximum leverage is 1:4000 (dynamic), subject to the cap of the entity that holds your account.
Swap-free / Islamic account: available (yes). Swap type: not specified. Headline spreads are usually quoted for the most expensive account tier's cheapest instrument; compare total cost for your typical trade.
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods: Credit Card, Debit Card (Visa / Mastercard), Bank Wire Transfer, Cryptocurrencies (USDT, BTC, ETH), Neteller, Skrill, Local Bank Transfer. Withdrawal methods: Bank Wire Transfer, Credit / Debit Card, Cryptocurrencies, Neteller, Skrill.
Withdrawal speed and fees are set by the entity and payment provider. Withdrawal delays are the most common complaint category on BrokerBazaar across all brokers; keep identity documents current and withdraw to the same method you deposited with where required by anti-money-laundering rules.
Execution model, negative balance protection and client money
Negative balance protection: Yes. Scalping allowed: Yes. Algorithmic trading allowed: Yes. News trading allowed: Yes. Hedging: hedging. These conditions were compiled from public information and have not yet been confirmed by the broker.
Client-money rules follow the regulator of the entity that holds your account. Check that regulator's rules on its register.
Complaints and dispute process
Formal complaints: compliance@exclusivemarkets.com. Phone: +248 437 4705. Customer complaints are formally processed by the Compliance and Legal Affairs Department of Exclusive Markets Ltd in Mont Fleuri, Mahé, Seychelles. If an inquiry or dispute cannot be settled directly with the broker, retail clients have the option to escalate the matter to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles. Retail client deposits are held in segregated bank accounts separated from the company's operating capital. Because the broker operates strictly under an offshore regulatory licence without Tier-1 authorizations (such as the UK FCA, ASIC, or CySEC), clients do not benefit from statutory compensation arrangements such as the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the European Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) in the event of broker default or insolvency.
If the broker does not resolve a complaint, escalate to the ombudsman or regulator of the entity that holds your account. BrokerBazaar's Dispute Support Desk can help you document and escalate a case.
Strengths and limitations
- Strength: Broad multi-asset instrument catalogue with 5,000+ tradable assets including fractional shares and ETFs
- Strength: High dynamic retail leverage scaling up to 1:4000 on major forex currency pairs
- Strength: Full platform support across the complete MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 desktop, web, and mobile ecosystems
- Strength: Competitive raw ECN pricing starting from 0.0 pips on the Exclusive Account
- Strength: Low entry requirements with a $5 minimum deposit and micro-lot capability on Cent accounts
- Limitation: Regulatory oversight is restricted exclusively to an offshore Seychelles FSA licence without Tier-1 regulation
- Limitation: No statutory investor compensation scheme protection (such as the UK FSCS or Cyprus ICF) in case of insolvency
- Limitation: Exclusive and Shares accounts require a higher initial capital commitment of $500 minimum deposit
- Limitation: Withdrawal turnaround speeds on certain local payment methods have drawn mixed feedback from traders
- Limitation: Retail services are strictly unavailable to residents of the United States, Canada, and European Union member states
Who this broker suits, and who it does not
Exclusive Markets is most relevant to traders looking for: High Leverage, Micro Lot Trading, 0.0 Pip Spreads, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, Fractional Shares, Social Copy Trading, Multi-Asset CFDs.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs a strict-tier regulator in their own country of residence, for residents of restricted jurisdictions, and for beginners who have not yet understood leverage and margin. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.
Exclusive Markets change history
Every published fact change, with the previous value and the date it took effect. Each entry says whether the broker made the change itself or our editors checked it against an official source. Regulation and licence claims are always checked by an editor.
No fact changes recorded for Exclusive Markets yet. Changes appear here as soon as the broker updates its profile or our editors confirm a change.
Frequently asked questions about Exclusive Markets
Data sources. Broker submission, the regulator registers linked above, Seychelles FSA capital markets register; broker regulation page, web-archive and domain records, and third-party traffic data. Last register check 2026-10-10. External ratings: Sitejabber 4/5; Trustpilot 3.6/5; WikiFX 3.08/10; Traders Union 3.7/10; Forex Peace Army 1.74/5; WikiFX 3.08/10; TradingFinder (Community Rating) 4.6/5.
Commercial disclosure. BrokerBazaar is independent and not owned by any broker. We may receive a referral fee if you open an account with Exclusive Markets through our links; this never affects scores or verification. How we make money. Trading leveraged products carries a high risk of loss.