Evans and Partners
Westpac
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while Westpac was established in 2008 and is based in Austrailia. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Westpac is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Westpac has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $50 at Westpac.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | Austrailia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Westpac, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Westpac has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $50 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Westpac does not. Westpac charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. Overall, Westpac scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Westpac supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Westpac supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 | Desktop,Mac,iPhone,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evans and Partners and Westpac 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 | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Evans and Partners accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Westpac supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Westpac 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.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Westpac |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |