Corner Trader
kawase
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while kawase was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while kawase is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; kawase has 3,500,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F266 |
| Founded | 1879 | 2011 |
| Country | Switzerland | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and kawase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while kawase does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kawase does not. Overall, kawase scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while kawase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MT4, 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 Corner Trader and kawase compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. kawase has a video library; Corner Trader does not. kawase publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Corner Trader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while kawase supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). kawase uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Corner Trader and kawase offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and kawase supports 8, giving kawase broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |