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CIM Banque

6.9/10

City Of Investment

5.1/10
5/10RegulationTied5/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CIM Banque was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. CIM Banque holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. CIM Banque serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CIM Banque and $3000 at City Of Investment.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$100$3000
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Founded19952009
CountryGenevaUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CIM Banque and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CIM Banque has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while CIM Banque does not, giving CIM Banque an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; CIM Banque does not. Overall, CIM Banque scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$100$3000
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

CIM Banque offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CIM Banque supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CIM Banque and City Of Investment compare. CIM Banque runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. CIM Banque publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. CIM Banque maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CIM Banque scores higher overall in education and research.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CIM Banque accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while City Of Investment supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both CIM Banque and City Of Investment offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueCity Of Investment
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese