Перевод Статьи: Brokers for Traders from CIS CountriesРусский

Traders from CIS countries can use local brokers licensed by national regulators or international brokers. Since 2022 many international brokers stopped onboarding clients from Russia and Belarus, while residents of Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan still have a wide choice.

Regulators in the region

  • Russia: Bank of Russia.
  • Kazakhstan: ARDFM and AFSA, see Kazakhstan brokers.
  • Armenia: Central Bank of Armenia.
  • Georgia: National Bank of Georgia.

Brokers licensed by the Bank of Russia

Rank Broker Regulators Platforms Broker-Pro score Review
1 Sberbank Bank of Russia SberInvestments, QUIK 6.0/10 Review (RU)
2 BCS Bank of Russia QUIK, BCS World of Investments 6.0/10 Review (RU)
3 Finam Bank of Russia QUIK, FinamTrade 6.0/10 Review (RU)

The score matches the rating shown in our broker review: the average of the five criteria in the Broker-Pro methodology (regulation, legal documents, platform, fees and client feedback).

International brokers with strong licences

Rank Broker Regulators Platforms Broker-Pro score Review
1 Pepperstone FCA, ASIC, CySEC MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView 7.3/10 Review (RU)
2 AvaTrade CBI, ASIC, FSCA MT4, MT5, AvaOptions 7.1/10 Review (RU)
3 Capital.com FCA, CySEC, ASIC Proprietary, MT4, TradingView 7.1/10 Review (RU)
4 Saxo Bank Danish FSA, FCA, ASIC SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO 7.0/10 Review (RU)
5 Swissquote FINMA, FCA MT4, MT5, proprietary 7.0/10 Review (RU)
6 FXCM FCA, ASIC, CySEC Trading Station, MT4 7.0/10 Review (RU)
7 FOREX.com (GAIN Capital) FCA, CFTC/NFA Proprietary, MT4, MT5 7.0/10 Review (RU)
8 FXOpen FCA, ASIC MT4, MT5, TickTrader 7.0/10 Review (RU)
9 ThinkMarkets FCA, ASIC ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5 7.0/10 Review (RU)
10 Plus500 FCA, CySEC, ASIC Proprietary 6.8/10 Review (RU)
11 XTB KNF, FCA, CySEC xStation 6.8/10 Review (RU)
12 eToro FCA, CySEC, ASIC Proprietary 6.8/10 Review (RU)

The score matches the rating shown in our broker review: the average of the five criteria in the Broker-Pro methodology (regulation, legal documents, platform, fees and client feedback).

FAQ

Which broker should a CIS trader choose?

If your country allows foreign brokers, choose FCA, ASIC or CySEC-licensed firms. For a local broker, check the national regulator’s licence.

Trading CFDs and Forex carries a high risk of losing money. Most retail investors lose money when trading CFDs. This content is not investment advice. Licence data is current as of November 2026; check the broker’s status in the regulator’s register before opening an account.

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