AB Forex
CIM Banque
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while CIM Banque was established in 1995 and is based in Geneva. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while CIM Banque is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CIM Banque has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1995 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and CIM Banque, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while CIM Banque does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; CIM Banque does not. Overall, CIM Banque scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
CIM Banque supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. CIM Banque edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Android ,iPhone,Mac,iPade |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and CIM Banque compare. CIM Banque runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. CIM Banque has a video library; AB Forex does not. CIM Banque publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. CIM Banque integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. CIM Banque maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CIM Banque scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CIM Banque uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. CIM Banque scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. CIM Banque offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making CIM Banque easier to reach in real time. CIM Banque offers phone support; AB Forex does not. CIM Banque offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. CIM Banque scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | CIM Banque |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |