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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $1 at Hirose Financial.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$2500$1
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20082004
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Forex Financial Services does not, giving Forex Financial Services an edge for frequent withdrawers. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$2500$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex Financial Services and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Forex Financial Services does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex Financial Services accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex Financial Services and Hirose Financial 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.

Tied
FeatureForex Financial ServicesHirose Financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese