Best Forex Brokers Australia for 2023

Written by Steven Hatzakis
Edited by John Bringans
Fact-checked by Joey Shadeck

January 11, 2023

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Trading forex (currencies) in Australia is popular among residents and international traders seeking an Australian-based broker. Before any fx broker in Australia can accept forex and CFDs traders, they must become authorised by the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), which is the financial markets regulator in Australia. ASIC's website is asic.gov.au. We recommend users also follow ASIC on Twitter, @ASIC_Connect.

After the Australian Securities Commission (founded in 1991) was dissolved, ASIC was established in 1998 as a national regulatory authority which reports to the treasurer and administers legislation for the Insurance Act of 1984, the Corporations Act of 2001, and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act of 2009. For a historical breakdown, here's a link to ASIC's webpage on Wikipedia.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 65% and 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Best Forex Brokers Australia

To find the best forex brokers in Australia, we created a list of all ASIC authorised brokers, then ranked brokers by their Overall ranking. Here is our list of the top Australian forex brokers.

IG

- Best overall broker, most trusted
Saxo Bank

- Best web-based trading platform
CMC Markets - Excellent overall, best platform technology
City Index - Excellent all-round offering
eToro - Best for copy and crypto trading
AvaTrade

- Great for beginners and copy trading
FXCM - Excellent trading platforms and tools

Australian Forex Brokers Comparison

Compare Australian forex and CFDs brokers side by side using the forex broker comparison tool or the summary table below. This broker list is sorted by the firm's ForexBrokers.com overall ranking.

Company	Accepts AU Residents	Regulated by ASIC	Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard	Minimum Deposit	Overall Rating	Visit Site
IG	check	check	0.86	£250.00		Visit Site
Saxo Bank	check	check	0.9	€2,000		Visit Site
CMC Markets	check	check	0.51	$0
City Index	check	check	1.0	£100.00
eToro	check	check	1	$10-$10,000
AvaTrade	check	check	0.92	$100		Visit Site
FXCM	check	check	1.38	Starts from $50
Plus500	check	check	0.8	€100		Visit Site
XM Group	check	check	1.6	$5		Visit Site
Pepperstone	check	check	0.77	$200
Admiral Markets	check	check	0.8	$100
FP Markets	check	check	1.2	$100 AUD		Visit Site
IC Markets	check	check	0.62	$200		Visit Site
Vantage	check	check	1.22	$50
Eightcap	check	check	1.0	$100		Visit Site
Trade Nation	check	check	0.6	$0
MultiBank	check	check	N/A	$50
ACY Securities	check	check	1.2	$50		Visit Site
easyMarkets	check	check	0.9	$100
FOREX.com	check		1.0	$100
BlackBull Markets	check		0.827	$0		Visit Site
HFM	check		1.2	$5		Visit Site
FlowBank	check		N/A	$0.00		Visit Site
HYCM (Henyep)	check		0.6	$100

Interested in stock trading? Read our guide to the best online brokers in Australia.

How to Verify ASIC Authorisation

To identify if a forex broker is regulated by ASIC, the first step is to identify the register number from the disclosure text at the bottom of the broker's Australia homepage. For example, here's the key disclosure text from Pepperstone's website:

Pepperstone Group Limited is registered in Australia at Level 5, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, and is licensed and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Pepperstone Group Limited | ACN 147 055 703 | AFSL No.414530.

Next, look up the firm number on the ASIC website to validate their current regulatory status. Here is the official ASIC page for Pepperstone.

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Methodology

At ForexBrokers.com, our reviews of online forex brokers and their products and services are based on our collected data as well as the observations and qualified opinions of our expert researchers. Each year we publish tens of thousands of words of research and detailed forex guides, and we monitor dozens of international regulator agencies (read more about how we calculate Trust Score here).

Our research team conducts thorough testing on a wide range of features, products, services, and tools (collecting and validating thousands of data points in the process). We test all available trading platforms for each broker – whether they are proprietary or come from third-party providers – and evaluate them based on a host of data-driven variables.

We also take an in-depth look at each broker’s commissions and fees, such as bid/ask spreads – including the average spread data for some of the most popular forex currency pairs. We research other trading costs, such as inactivity or custody fees, minimum deposit requirements, VIP rebates and/or discounts, and a range of other important fee-based data points.

Some of the other important research categories that are factored into our testing include mobile trading accessibility and capability, availability of market research and educational content, and each broker’s overall Trust Score.

Read our full explanation and accounting of our research and testing process to learn more about how we test.

Forex Risk Disclaimer

There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities. With respect to margin-based foreign exchange trading, off-exchange derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, there is considerable exposure to risk, including but not limited to, leverage, creditworthiness, limited regulatory protection and market volatility that may substantially affect the price, or liquidity of a currency or related instrument. It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable, or that they will not result in losses. Read more on forex trading risks.

About the Editorial Team

Steven Hatzakis

Steven Hatzakis is the Global Director of Research for ForexBrokers.com. Steven previously served as an Editor for Finance Magnates, where he authored over 1,000 published articles about the online finance industry. A forex industry expert and an active fintech and crypto researcher, Steven advises blockchain companies at the board level and holds a Series III license in the U.S. as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA).

John Bringans

John Bringans is the Senior Editor of ForexBrokers.com. An experienced media professional, John has close to a decade of editorial experience with a background that includes key leadership roles at global newsroom outlets. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from San Francisco State University, and conducts research on forex and the financial services industry while assisting in the production of content.

Joey Shadeck

Joey Shadeck is the Content Strategist and Research Analyst for ForexBrokers.com. He holds dual degrees in Finance and Marketing from Oakland University, and has been an active trader and investor for close to ten years. An industry veteran, Joey obtains and verifies data, conducts research, and analyzes and validates our content.