- FOREX.com is offering traders a free 12-month TradingView Essential subscription (worth up to $155.40) if they connect their account to TradingView and place at least one trade through the integrated platform.
- To claim the offer, traders must have or purchase an annual TradingView subscription, link the accounts, and send their purchase receipt to FOREX.com to receive reimbursement.
FOREX.com Expert Review: An Excellent All-Round Broker With Added Value
Provider: FOREX.com Australia
Verdict: FOREX.com is one of the largest forex brokers operating globally and owned by Nasdaq-listed institutional broker StoneX. FOREX.com offers traders access to 6,300+ assets including 80+ currency pairs, thousands of stocks, popular commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies (pro accounts only in AU, UK & EU). Australia Address: FOREX.com (StoneX): Suite 28/01 264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Is FOREX.com a good Australian trading platform?
Yes, we rate FOREX.com as one of the best and safest ways to trade in Australia due to it’s corporate ownership, regulation and pricing structure.
Pricing: FOREX.com does not charge commission on trades as fees are built into the CFD spreads. CFD pricing is tight spreads on major forex pairs, starting from around 0.5 points on EUR/USD, with many FX trades commission-free.
Professional traders can earn monthly cash rebates based on how much they trade, with rebates up to AU$20,000 per month. For non-share CFDs, traders receive around $4–$7 per $1m traded once monthly volumes exceed AU$50m, while share CFD traders can earn 10–20% commission rebates.
Higher-volume traders may also qualify for custom Tier 3 “bespoke” rebates, agreed with their account manager.
Market Access: Australian traders can access 6,300+ global CFD markets, including 80+ forex pairs, thousands of share CFDs, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies.
FOREX.com also offers extended hours trading on major US shares (24/5) and weekend crypto CFD trading, allowing traders to speculate on markets outside traditional hours.
As well as standard CFD trading accounts, FOREX.com is one of the few brokers to also offer joint accounts, SMSF, trust and corporate accounts. Again making it suitable for more sohpisticated traders in Australia.
App & Platform: FOREX.com provides a range of trading platforms, including its proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4, and TradingView integration. The platforms feature advanced charting, technical indicators, custom watchlists, price alerts and performance analytics, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced traders.
It’s especially good for advanced traders as unlike other brokers, you can execute VWAP and TWAP orders, if you have a large position to open and close and you don’t want to tip off the market.
Customer Service: Customer support is available through a dedicated support team and relationship managers for higher-tier accounts, including Pro traders. Clients can also access account management assistance, platform support and educational guidance through webinars and platform tutorials.
Research & Analysis: FOREX.com provides a solid suite of research tools including integrated market news, economic calendars, technical analysis tools and trading insights. The Trading Academy offers courses, webinars and strategy guides to help traders improve their understanding of markets and trading techniques.
The products and services available to you at FOREX.com will depend on your location and on which of its regulated entities holds your account. Pricing may also vary depending on your region and the specific entity that manages your account.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Pros
- Wide market range
- Advanced order types
- Dedicated dealers and support
Cons
- No DMA or futures
- No options trading
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4.6FOREX.com is the new name for City Index in Australia
City Index, one of Australia’s longest-established CFD and forex brokers, officially rebranded as FOREX.com as of 30 August 2025, completing its long-planned transition under the global trading brand owned by parent company StoneX Group Inc.
The move brings City Index’s Australian CFD trading operations into line with StoneX’s other retail trading businesses worldwide, which already operate under the FOREX.com name across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The company said the change is part of a wider strategy to unify its global retail offering under a single brand and streamline platform development, marketing and customer support.
In a statement announcing the rebrand, the AU forex broker said: “We are consolidating our portfolio into a single, global brand to best serve our traders moving forwards. You can rest assured that there will be no disruption to your CFD trading experience before, during, or after the move.”
The most visible impact of the change is the replacement of the old City Index website with forex.com/en-au.
The City Index logo and branding have been removed from trading platforms, account management portals, emails, statements and social media channels, all of which are now operating under the FOREX.com identity. A new FOREX.com mobile app has also been launched for Australian clients, with the same layout and functionality as the former City Index app but featuring the updated branding and future feature upgrades.
Despite the rebrand, the company has emphasised that client accounts remain unaffected. Existing usernames, passwords, balances, open positions, order history and saved payment methods have all carried over automatically to FOREX.com, with no need for clients to reapply or re-verify their accounts. Spreads, commissions and the range of CFD markets available are also unchanged, and the firm continues to be regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
The only group of clients required to take action are those using MetaTrader 4 (MT4) in Australia, who must manually update their server connection settings to “Forex.comAU-Live 101” to continue trading. Full instructions have been provided via the platform and client communications.
City Index said the transition marks “a new name, not a new account” and that the rebrand should be seamless for the vast majority of traders. The firm will continue to provide local support via its Sydney office and existing relationship managers.
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