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CIM Banque

6.9/10

fx next

8.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CIM Banque was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. CIM Banque holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CIM Banque serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CIM Banque and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F237
Founded19952018
CountryGenevaDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CIM Banque and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CIM Banque has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next 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. fx next charges deposit fees; CIM Banque does not. Overall, CIM Banque scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fx next 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.

Tied
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CIM Banque supports 2 languages and fx next supports 8, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCIM Banquefx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic