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CG FinTech vs IFC Markets

CG FinTech is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. IFC Markets is licensed by Labuan FSA in Labuan, Malaysia, and also has an offshore registration. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $0 at CG FinTech and $15 at IFC Markets (the Classic Standard (fixed spread) account needs $1,000). Both offer negative balance protection. Only CG FinTech offers segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CG FinTech on 20 October 2026, IFC Markets on 20 October 2026.

CG FinTech profileIFC Markets profile
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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

Broker
CG FinTechRegulatedRead the profile
IFC MarketsOffshore registration onlyRead the profile
Comparing
CG FinTechMauritius
IFC MarketsClassic Standard (fixed spread) account · British Virgin Islands

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
2006
Headquarters
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Official websites
  • cgfintechglobal.com
  • cgfintechfx.com
  • ifcmarkets.com
  • ifcmarkets.co.in
  • ifcmarkets.ae
  • ifcmarkets.hk
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
CGTrade (Mauritius) Limited
IFCMARKETS. CORP.
Regulator
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
BVI FSC
British Virgin Islands
Regulation level
Regulated
Offshore registration only
Licence number
C118023669 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
SIBA/L/14/1073
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated; the global client agreement we read is with CGTrade LC Limited (Saint Lucia)
International clients (not residents of the US, Russia or the BVI)
All licences held
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
  • BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands)
  • Labuan FSA (Labuan, Malaysia)
Segregated client money
Yes
No
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
None

Costs

Your monthly cost
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$180$18 per lot × 10 lots
Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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$18
Spread from
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1.8 pips
Typical EUR/USD spread
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1.8 pips
Commission per lot (round turn)
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None
Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Not yet checked
Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
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Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:1000
1:400 on Micro and Nano accounts; 1:200 on Standard accounts
Retail leverage by asset class
  • All accounts: Up to 1:1000
  • All instruments, Standard accounts: Up to 1:200
  • All instruments, Micro and Nano accounts: Up to 1:400
Margin call level
100%
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Stop-out level
10%
10%

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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$1,000
Base currencies
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USD, EUR, JPY
Execution
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Instant execution, fixed spread, no commission (MT4 and NetTradeX)

Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
  • NetTradeX
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Web terminal
  • Mobile apps
Markets
Forex, indices, precious metals, energies, cryptocurrency and stock CFDs
650+ CFDs on forex, metals, indices, stocks, commodities, ETFs and cryptocurrencies, plus self-built synthetic instruments
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Crypto wallets (BTC
  • ETH
  • USDT)
  • International wire transfer
  • Local transfers (CNY
  • KRW
  • IDR
  • INR)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Bank transfer
  • Bank card
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Open Banking
  • Local bank (Africa)
  • Mobile money
  • WebMoney
Withdrawal fee
$25 by international wire; $5 for most crypto (USDT-TRC20 free); free for local transfers and cards
Bank wire at your bank's fee; card, crypto and e-wallet withdrawals carry fees that vary by method (for example 3% for Open Banking)
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
Up to $10 a month after 12 months without trading, only while the balance is positive

Support

Customer support
24/7 support, help centre and email
24/7 online support

Our notes

Strengths
  • CGTrade (Mauritius) Limited is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 19 July 2019
  • States negative balance protection in its FAQ, and the client agreement says client money is segregated
  • Cent and Standard accounts have no minimum deposit; ECN commission is published ($3 per side)
  • Fixed 1.8-pip EUR/USD spread on Classic accounts, so costs are known in advance
  • Micro and Nano accounts from $15
  • Choice of NetTradeX, MT4 and MT5, with hedging or netting on MT5 and NetTradeX
Watch out for
  • The global client agreement is with CGTrade LC Limited, registered in Saint Lucia (company 2025-00724); that is a company registration, not a licence
  • Says it holds UAE Capital Market Authority licence 20200000446; we could not find a CG FinTech company on the CMA's licensed companies register on 2026-10-20
  • The ASIC licence it displays (AFSL 236783, Corner Global AU Pty Ltd) covers wholesale clients only, so it does not protect retail traders
  • Leverage up to 1:1000 with a 10% stop-out
  • Licensed only in the BVI (offshore) and Labuan; no FCA, ASIC, CySEC or similar licence
  • Stop-out level of only 10%, so positions are closed late and losses can run far
  • Monthly inactivity fee of up to $10 after 12 months without trading
  • Standard accounts need a $1,000 first deposit

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • CG FinTech: Contracts for Differences (‘CFDs’) are leveraged financial products and may incur a high level of risk whereby a small market movement or fluctuation in prices may affect the investment value greatly. It may not be appropriate for all individuals and you should not risk more than you are prepared to lose. CFDs are not traded on any exchange and they are Over-The-Counter products whereby the prices of the CFDs are derived from the underlying market. CFD traders do not own or have any rights to the underlying assets. Before deciding to trade, you should ensure that you understand the risks involved and take into account your level of trading experience. You should obtain independent financial, legal and tax advice before proceeding with any trading instruments.
  • IFC Markets: Your capital is at risk. Leveraged products may not be suitable for everyone.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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