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Hirose Financial

7.3/10

multibank exchange group

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while multibank exchange group was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; multibank exchange group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $250 at multibank exchange group.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F282
Founded20042015
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and multibank exchange group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at multibank exchange group). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while multibank exchange group does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. multibank exchange group charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Hirose Financial offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while multibank exchange group 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
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Hirose Financial and multibank exchange group compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; multibank exchange group does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; multibank exchange group does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
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 Hirose Financial and multibank exchange group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hirose Financial supports 2 languages and multibank exchange group supports 8, giving multibank exchange group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialmultibank exchange group
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic