Forex Financial Services
orient financial brokers
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Overview
Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while orient financial brokers was established in 2014 and is based in United States. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while orient financial brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orient financial brokers has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at orient financial brokers.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $2500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC) | 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-F293 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2014 |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and orient financial brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. orient financial brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; orient financial brokers does not. Overall, orient financial brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $2500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orient financial brokers 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.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | 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 Forex Financial Services and orient financial brokers compare. orient financial brokers runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. orient financial brokers has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. orient financial brokers publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. orient financial brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. orient financial brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Forex Financial Services accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while orient financial brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orient financial brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orient financial brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex Financial Services and orient financial brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and orient financial brokers supports 8, giving orient financial brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |