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Evans and Partners

6/10

fx central clearing

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while fx central clearing was established in 2015 and is based in Portugal. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while fx central clearing is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx central clearing has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $250 at fx central clearing.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F234
Founded20122015
CountryUSAPortugal
Clients10,000+30,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and fx central clearing, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx central clearing has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx central clearing supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5MT4, 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 Evans and Partners and fx central clearing 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. Evans and Partners scores higher overall in education and research.

Evans and Partners wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evans and Partners accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fx central clearing supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx central clearing uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx central clearing scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
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 Evans and Partners and fx central clearing offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners supports 2 languages and fx central clearing supports 8, giving fx central clearing broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureEvans and Partnersfx central clearing
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic