XM is a retail forex and CFD broker brand operated by XM Group, founded in 2009 with offices in Cyprus, Australia, Belize and Dubai. XM Global is the trading name for XM Global Limited, the group’s Belize-licensed entity that serves non-EU/UK retail clients and may show country-specific bonuses.
Direct answer
XM is the retail brand of XM Group (Trading Point Group), an international forex and CFD broker founded in 2009. The group operates through several regulated entities. XM Global Limited, regulated in Belize by the Financial Services Commission (FSC, formerly IFSC), is the entity most retail clients outside the EU and UK actually contract with — and the entity that may show country-specific bonuses.
XM Group entities at a glance
| Entity | Regulator | Who it serves |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd | CySEC (Cyprus, EU) | EU residents |
| Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Ltd | ASIC (Australia) | Australian residents |
| XM Global Limited | FSC Belize | Non-EU/UK international clients |
| Trading Point MENA Ltd | DFSA (Dubai) | UAE / MENA region |
Why the entity matters to you
The legal protections that apply to your account — investor compensation scheme, leverage cap, complaint route, bonus eligibility — are decided by the entity on your client agreement. EU clients get ICF compensation up to €20,000 but no monetary bonuses; XM Global clients may see country-specific bonuses and leverage up to 1:1000 but rely on Belize FSC oversight rather than ICF.
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FAQ
What is XM and what is XM Global?
XM is a retail forex and CFD broker brand operated by XM Group, founded in 2009 with offices in Cyprus, Australia, Belize and Dubai. XM Global is the trading name for XM Global Limited, the group’s Belize-licensed entity that serves non-EU/UK retail clients and may show country-specific bonuses.
Is XM Global the same company as XM EU?
They are sister entities under the same XM Group umbrella but are legally separate companies with different regulators, leverage caps, bonus rules and protections.
Where is XM headquartered?
XM Group has offices in Cyprus (operational HQ), Belize, Australia and Dubai. The legal entity holding your account is shown on your client agreement.
Related XM guides
- What is the difference between an XM EU account and an XM Global account?
- XM Licenses and Regulation
- Is XM regulated by FCA, CySEC and ASIC?
- What does XM’s Belize / Mauritius / Seychelles licence mean?
- Is XM Safe or a Scam?