FBS Information

FBS is a regulated broker that provides 550+ tradable instruments, including currency pairs, metals, energies, indices, and shares with leverage up to 1:3000, spread from 0.0 pips and commissions from 0% through FBS app, MT4 and MT5 trading platforms. The minimum deposit requirement is just $5.

Pros and Cons

Is FBS Legit?

Yes. FBS is regulated by ASIC in Australia and CySEC in Cyprus, and offshore regulated by FSC in Belize. Regulated brokers are safer than unregulated ones, but investing is inevitably risky.

Regulated Country	Regulated by	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	Australia Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC)	Regulated	Intelligent Financial Markets Pty Ltd	Market Making (MM)	000426359
	Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)	Regulated	Tradestone Ltd	Market Making (MM)	331/17
	Financial Services Commission (FSC)	Offshore Regulated	FBS Markets Inc.	Retail Forex License	000102/460

What Can I Trade on FBS?

Traders can invest in 550+ trading instruments, including currency pairs, metals, energies, indices, and shares.

Leverage

The maximum leverage is capped at 1:3000. It is important to keep in mind that the greater the leverage, the greater the risk of losing your deposited capital. The use of leverage can both work in your favour and against you.

Spread and Commission

FBS offers floating spreads from 0.7 pips and no commissions charged.

Trading Platform

FBS has an authoritative MT4 and MT5 trading platform, favorited by traders ranging from junior to senior traders, and FBS also offers the proprietary trading platform FBS app.

Deposit and Withdrawal

FBS says to accept 200+ payment methods, such as VISA, Mastercard, Sticpay, etc. (vary on the region). The minimum deposit is $5, and no commissions are charged.

Bell Potter Information

Bell Potter is a leading full-service stockbroking and financial advisory firm in Australia, owned by Bell Financial Group (BFG.ASX). It serves individual investors, corporate, and institutional clients, offering services such as Australian/international stockbroking, fixed income, superannuation planning, corporate financing (e.g., IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions), and research analysis. The firm supports client investments through its global network.

Pros and Cons

Is Bell Potter Legit?

Bell Potter is a holder of the Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), owned by the listed company Bell Financial Group, and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with the license number 000243480.

What Can I Trade in Bell Potter?

Account Type

According to the official website, Bell Potter offers the following account types:

Personal Investment Account: Suitable for individual investors, supporting trading in Australian shares, international stocks, ETFs, etc., and can be paired with superannuation planning services.

Corporate Account: Tailored for corporate clients, providing services such as IPOs, equity financing, and merger & acquisition consulting, requiring customized applications.

Institutional Account: Designed for fund companies and asset management institutions, offering trade execution, research coordination, and Corporate Access services.

Intermediary Services Account: Specifically designed for financial planners, enabling client-based trading on behalf of clients, along with research support and customized seminars.

Trading Platform

Investors can access the Bell Potter Client Access portal via the web to view real-time information such as portfolio valuations. Additionally, third-party platform integration supports electronic settlement through the CHESS system, enabling unified management of holdings with other ASX-traded assets.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Deposit is supported via bank transfer (AUD and foreign currency accounts). Withdrawal is returned to the bound bank account via the original route, and an application needs to be submitted through the account backend. AUD transactions typically arrive within 1-2 business days, while international transfers may be extended to 3-5 business days.

The primary currency is AUD, and international transactions require conversion to local currency (foreign exchange conversion fees apply).