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AMP Futures Canada Review: Is It Regulated in Canada?
By ForexCanada Editorial Team · Updated
Canada check
Not registered as a dealer in Canada as far as we can find in the CSA National Registration Search. Some U.S. futures brokers accept Canadian residents; availability and the legal basis differ by province, so confirm directly. If you want Canadian protections (CIRO oversight, CIPF, OBSI), use a Canadian futures dealer such as Interactive Brokers Canada.
- Canadian status
- Not registered in Canada
- Canadian entity
- None — not registered in Canada
- CIPF coverage
- No
- OBSI complaints
- No Canadian ombudsman access
- Accepts Canadians
- Canadian eligibility unconfirmed
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Our take on AMP Futures
AMP Futures is a Chicago-based futures broker known for low commissions and support for dozens of third-party platforms. It is regulated in the U.S. and is not registered as a dealer in Canada.
AMP is often described as a 'discount FCM': it keeps commissions low and lets clients choose among many third-party platforms and data feeds, each with its own fees. That flexibility suits experienced futures traders who already know which platform they want; beginners may find the menu of add-on costs confusing. Canadians should confirm eligibility for their province and understand that disputes would be handled under U.S. rules, not by Canadian regulators.
Verdict
Low-cost and flexible, but without Canadian regulatory protections.
What we like
- +Very low commissions
- +Huge platform choice
Watch out for
- −Not registered in Canada
- −Bare-bones service
- −USD funding
How AMP Futures scores
Canadian protection carries 40% of the weight, so an unregistered firm can't outrank a registered one on price alone. See the full methodology.
Accounts, markets & platforms
- Platforms
- NinjaTrader, TradingView, API
- Markets
- Futures
- Pricing
- Low per-contract commissions plus platform/data fees
- CAD / USD accounts
- — CAD | — USD
- Demo account
- Not advertised
Figures are taken from the broker's own disclosures at our last review (2026-09) and change often — always confirm on the broker's website. Spot an error? Tell us.
Verify AMP Futures yourself
- Look for the firm on CIRO's list of dealers it regulates.
- Search the legal entity name in the CSA National Registration Search and check it is registered in your province.
- Confirm CIPF membership in the CIPF member directory.
- Search the CSA investor alerts for the brand name and any look-alike websites.
- Make sure the account agreement you sign names the same legal entity — not an offshore affiliate.
Registered alternatives for Canadians
These firms are CIRO dealer members with CIPF-eligible accounts:
AMP Futures: frequently asked questions
Is AMP Futures regulated in Canada?
No. AMP Futures is not registered with CIRO or any provincial or territorial securities regulator, although it holds licences elsewhere (United States). Canadian protections such as CIPF coverage and OBSI complaint handling do not apply.
Can Canadians open an account with AMP Futures?
We could not confirm this. Check AMP Futures's restricted-countries list and account-opening terms, and remember that even if it accepts you, you won't have Canadian regulatory protection.
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