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City Index vs Fusion Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
Fusion Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1M + active customers
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
ASIC, VFSC, and FSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall
Best MetaTrader Broker, Lowest Spread Forex Broker, Lowest Commission Forex Broker in 2023, 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes* Restriction for some regions
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
13,500+ assets types including Shares
12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
No
No
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
City Index mobile trading app
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
€100
$0
Leverage Available
30:1
10:1- 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
50,000,000 USD
Commission (per account type)
€0
Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced
Beginners and active traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Sticpay, FasaPay, Perfect Money, JetonCash, AstroPay, PayID, Doku Wallet
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market Insights and News
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
Commission- $2.25 per side, Spread starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed and variable spreads
Fixed and variable spreads
Per Lot Fees
NA
$4.50
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
0.0 pip
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
$0
NA
Maximum Leverage
30:1
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
$0
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
NA
Deposit Fee
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Varies by instrument
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Bank fees may apply
International wire transfers $20 to $30.
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Varies by instrument
Varies by product
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +61 3 8376 2706, Live chat
Support Languages
6
12+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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