ASIC — Australia
COMMONWEALTH SECURITIES LIMITED
Regulated · No. 000238814
CommSec Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
ASIC · No. 000238814
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
CommSec Web Platform, CommSec Mobile App
Instruments
Forex and CFDs
Operating
Est. 1995
Main market
AU
Entity
COMMONWEALTH SECURITIES LIMITED
Website
Unknown
CommSec is a forex & CFD broker based in Australia, established in 1995. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.0 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Crucially, CommSec is regulated by ASIC, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
CommSec provides access to forex and CFDs. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, CommSec has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
CommSec currently scores 5.0/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | CommSec Web Platform, CommSec Mobile App |
| Demo account | ❌ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on CommSec
Our analysis · editorial
5.0/10
A mixed risk profile
CommSec holds a tier-1 regulatory licence (ASIC). Based in Australia, it has been operating for about 31 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.0/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (ASIC)
- Long 31-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports CommSec Web Platform & CommSec Mobile App trading
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Australia
Operating period
20+ years
Main market
AU
Licensed entity
COMMONWEALTH SECURITIES LIMITED
License status
Regulated
Year founded
1995
Frequently asked
Is CommSec a safe broker?
CommSec scores 5.0 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the CommSec trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from CommSec?
CommSec doesn't publish detailed withdrawal terms, so we can't verify processing times or fees. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.