CIM Banque
easyMarkets
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Overview
CIM Banque was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, while easyMarkets was established in 2003 and is based in Cyprus, Australia. CIM Banque holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while easyMarkets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. CIM Banque serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; easyMarkets has 142,500+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2003 |
| Country | Geneva | Cyprus, Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CIM Banque and easyMarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CIM Banque applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
CIM Banque offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while easyMarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android ,iPhone,Mac,iPade | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CIM Banque and easyMarkets compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 easyMarkets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 easyMarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CIM Banque supports 2 languages and easyMarkets supports 5, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | CIM Banque | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish |