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Blackwell Global Review
Blackwell Global is a forex and CFD broker with a real FCA licensed UK entity, plus a separate offshore entity in the Bahamas for other clients.
Min Deposit
$500
Spreads From
Varies by entity and account type, so check the specific terms first
Max Leverage
Up to 1:400 through its offshore Bahamas entity, lower under UK FCA rules
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Pros
- Real FCA license in the UK, checkable under reference number 687576
- Also licensed separately by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas
- Long operating history stretching back to 2010 in New Zealand
- Offices and licenses across multiple regions, including Cambodia
Cons
- Retail protections differ sharply between its UK and offshore entities
- UK's own risk notice says most retail clients lose money on CFDs
- Higher leverage offshore accounts carry less regulatory protection
- Fake copycat websites have impersonated the Blackwell Global name
Blackwell Global started in New Zealand in 2010 and grew into a group with offices in London, Auckland, Limassol, and beyond. Its main public brand runs through Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited, a London company that holds the group's core FCA license.
The UK company holds a full FCA brokerage license, number 687576, and its own risk notice says most retail clients lose money trading CFDs with it. A separate Bahamas company, Blackwell Global Investments Limited, holds its own SCB license and runs different account types, including higher leverage than UK rules allow. A Cambodia unit adds a further local license.
In 2023, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas warned the public about fake copycat websites pretending to be Blackwell Global, confirming the real firm while naming the fraudulent ones. Leverage and protections differ a lot by entity, so always check the company named in your contract.
Min. Deposit
USD 500
Max Leverage
Up to 1:400 through its offshore Bahamas entity, lower under UK FCA rules
Spreads From
Varies by entity and account type, so check the specific terms first
Platforms
Regulation, fund safety, track record
Spreads, execution, leverage
Platform quality, charting, features
Analysis, webinars, learning materials
Support quality, responsiveness
Mobile app quality, features
