ACY Securities

ACY Securities operates as a multi-jurisdictional broker catering to both Australian and international traders. It holds the following key licences:

• The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) – ACY Securities Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 403863)
• St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) – ACY Capital LLC (Company No. 2610 LLC 2022), incorporated as an international business company
• The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa – Ingot Brokers South Africa (Pty) Ltd, trading as ACY Securities (Licence No. 51008)

Australian residents are onboarded under the ASIC-regulated entity, while international clients may be served by the SVG or South African entities depending on their location.

Client Protection Measures

ACY Securities applies a range of client protection protocols, particularly under its ASIC-regulated structure:

• Segregation of Funds: Client deposits are held in segregated trust accounts at top-tier Australian banks, such as Commonwealth Bank, separate from company operating funds.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Maintained in accordance with ASIC requirements to cover potential operational liabilities.
• Negative Balance Protection: Retail clients are protected against losing more than their deposited funds during extreme market volatility.
• Capital Adequacy and Risk Management: ACY complies with ASIC’s financial resource requirements and maintains rigorous internal control systems.
• AML / KYC Compliance: All clients must complete identity verification and comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Dispute Resolution: ASIC-regulated clients have access to internal complaint handling and external resolution through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

These measures provide a high level of financial and operational security for Australian traders using ACY Securities.

ACY Securities’ account-opening process is as per the industry standard. 

All Australian traders are eligible to open an account at ACY Securities as long as they meet the following minimum deposit requirements.  These are:

• Basic account: 50 AUD
• Standard Account: 100 AUD
• ProZero Account: 200 AUD

Traders can choose between a business or individual account, but for the purposes of this review, we will outline the process for opening an individual account:

1. Click on the button at the top right-hand corner of the screen labelled “Open an Account.”
2. Register a live account.  This requires filling in a registration form with all your personal details including name, email address, and telephone number.  
3. The next step requires completing your personal details, including gender, ID number, date of birth, and residential address.
4. Traders will then have to fill in their financial information, including employment details, occupation, and annual income.  Traders will also have to select their preferred platform (MT4 or MT5), the base currency (click here for more on ACY Securities’ base currencies), account type, and leverage.
5. Once this step is complete, clients are required to fill out a questionnaire that helps ACY Securities assess the trader’s investment knowledge, experience, and expertise to deem the suitability and relevance of the services on offer. While most brokers don’t include this step in the account-opening process, it is a responsible move in an industry that is often accused of an irresponsible approach to consumer protection. 
6. Traders will then have to verify that they have read the Key Information Statement, the Client Terms and Conditions, and the Privacy Policy Statement.
7. ACY Securities requires at least two documents to accept you as an individual client:

1. Proof of Identification – ACY Securities accepts all government-issued identification documents such as Passport, national ID card, driving license, or other government-issued ID. 
2. Proof of Address – Proof of residence/address document must be issued in the name of the account holder within the last 6 months and must contain a trader’s full name, current residential address, issue date, and issuing authority. 

After the application is approved, traders can log in and fund their accounts .

ACY Securities’ CFD offering is broader than other similar brokers, and it includes specialty CFDs such as ETFs and cryptocurrencies.

ACY Securities offers three live accounts on MT4, MT5 and its own platform.  The Basic and Standard Accounts have trading fees included in its variable spreads, while the ProZero Bespoke account offer raw spreads (often down to 0 pips on the EUR/USD) in exchange for a commission per lot.  

The trading costs on the Basic and Standard Account are built into the spread and are higher than the costs on the ProZero Account, which has a small commission per lot traded.  However, the minimum deposits on the Basic and Standard Accounts is significantly lower than the requirements of the ProZero Account.

Basic Account

The minimum initial deposit on the Basic Account is 50 AUD.  Spreads are variable, starting at 1.00 pips on the EUR/USD, which is wider than similar-sized ECN/DMA brokers, but no commissions are charged.

Note: This account is not available on the ACY Securities Platform – only MT4 and MT5

Standard Account

A minimum deposit of 100 AUD is required on this account, spreads start at 1 pip on the EUR/USD, with no commission. Overall, the trading costs on this account are about average for the industry. 

ProZero Account

A minimum deposit of 200 AUD is required to open a ProZero Account.  Spreads start at 0.0 pips on the EUR/USD, and average at 0.1 pips, and a low commission of 6 USD (round turn) per lot is charged.  These trading conditions are highly competitive for the industry.   

On the ProZero Account, commissions are charged differently depending on the base currency of your account.

With support for MT4 and MT5 and its own mobile app, ACY Securities’ has a wider range of mobile apps than most brokers

ACY Securities Mobile Platform

The ACY proprietary mobile trading app offers a lightweight and responsive trading experience. It is designed for traders who prefer simplicity and on-the-go access over advanced desktop features.

• Interface: Clean, touch-optimized layout with intuitive navigation and quick access to key trading functions.
• Features: Real-time quotes, interactive charts, order management, and an integrated economic calendar.
• Orders: Market, limit, and stop orders with preset TP/SL and claimed no-slippage execution.
• Risk Tools: Dynamic margin and leverage adjustments, plus position size calculation by units.
• Performance: Fast execution and stable connection even on lower bandwidth, ideal for monitoring trades on the move.

Note: The Basic Account is not available on this platform

MT4/MT5 Mobile Applications

Both trading platforms are available on both Android and iOS mobile devices and tablets. Beginner traders should be aware that there is some loss in functionality when compared to the desktop trading platforms, including reduced timeframes and fewer charting options.  In addition, spotty connections can reduce the overall trading experience. Generally, it is better to be at your desktop to conduct day-to-day trading and use a mobile device to keep an eye on the markets or close open positions.

ACY Securities has built its own platform from the ground up, and also offers MT4 and MT5.  MT4 and MT5 are considered some of the best third-party platforms in the industry.

ACY Securities Platform

ACY’s in-house, web-based platform focuses on simplicity and fast order entry as an alternative to MT4/MT5. It runs in the browser across desktop and mobile and is designed for beginners and intermediate traders who want a clean interface without installs.

• Access & UX: Web platform with a straightforward layout and quick trade tickets.
• Core Tools: Watchlists, multi-chart views, basic drawing tools, and an integrated economic calendar.
• Orders: Market, limit, stop; supports preset TP/SL with an emphasis on no-slippage “guaranteed” execution on TP/SL (broker-claimed).
• Risk Controls: Dynamic margin/tiered leverage model, margin alerts, and position sizing in intuitive units.
• Coverage: Good for major FX/CFDs; instrument list is smaller than ACY’s full MT5 catalogue.

Note: The Basic Account is not available on this platform

MetaTrader 4

While not the most beginner-friendly software, MT4 has been the industry-standard platform for trading Forex and CFDs since 2005.  One of the features that make MT4 popular is its auto-trading feature that enables algorithmic trading and strategy backtesting with expert advisors (trading robots).

However, while MT4 has great customizability, the platform feels outdated, and some of the features may be hard to find.  In addition, only the basic orders are available, including Market, Limit, Stop, and Trailing Stop.

MetaTrader 5

MT4’s successor, MT5, is a state-of-the-art, multi-functional platform that boasts advanced technical tools and copy-trading. MetaTrader 5 is designed to accommodate advanced trading across a wider selection of asset classes than its predecessor, MT4. Feature-rich, it boasts advanced tools and offers superior execution.  

The benefit of ACY Securities offering third-party platforms such as MT4 and MT5 is that traders can take their own customised version of the platform with them should they choose to migrate to another broker.  Additionally, thousands of plugins and tools are available for both the MetaTrader platforms

In line with Anti-Money Laundering policies, ACY Securities operates a “return to source policy,” meaning that withdrawals can only be returned to the original funding source. 

Trading Account Currencies: ACY Securities offers accounts denominated in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, and JPY, which is an advantage for Australian traders who will be able to avoid paying conversion fees on deposits and withdrawals.  Conversion fees can make trading expensive, and affect profitability.

Deposits and Withdrawals: Deposits are free and instant. Withdrawal requests are processed on the same day if a request is received before 14:00 AEST. Requests received after 14:00 AEST might not be processed until the next business day.

Trading tools include two different copy trading systems, a powerful Chrome extension, and several other utilities aimed at supporting both beginner and professional traders.

Copy Trading Solutions

• SoFinX Copy Trading: ACY’s in-house social trading platform that allows clients to automatically copy trades from professional traders. It provides performance metrics, strategy filtering, and seamless integration with ACY accounts.
• Tradingcup Copy Trading: Originating as a global trading competition platform, Tradingcup has evolved into a full signal marketplace where users can follow and copy strategies from top-ranked traders. It supports both MT4 and MT5 accounts and displays detailed performance statistics.

Browser Extension

ACY’s Chrome Extension offers real-time market data, sentiment indicators, an economic calendar, and useful trading calculators directly in the browser. It’s ideal for traders who want quick access to analytics and price alerts without switching platforms.

Additional Tools

• VPS Hosting: Free VPS service for clients running automated strategies to ensure low latency and continuous uptime.
• MetaTrader Tools: A suite of custom scripts and add-ons available for MT4 and MT5 users, including trade management and risk calculation tools.
• Market Insights & Education: Regular analysis, webinars, and signal updates from ACY’s research team to support informed trading decisions.

ACY Securities provides a comprehensive range of market research and analysis tools to help traders stay informed and make better trading decisions. Their analysis covers both fundamental and technical perspectives across global markets.

• Daily Market Analysis: In-depth reports and commentary on Forex, commodities, indices, and stocks, covering key economic data releases and global market trends.
• Technical Outlooks & Trade Ideas: Chart-based forecasts and price action insights highlighting support and resistance levels, patterns, and potential trading opportunities.
• Fundamental Reports: Macroeconomic outlooks and analyses of central bank policy, inflation, and geopolitical developments affecting the markets.
• Stock & Equity Reports: Regular coverage of share CFDs with exclusive company insights and performance summaries.
• Capitalise.ai Integration: Advanced AI-driven research and backtesting tools that allow traders to create, test, and automate trading strategies based on market data.
• Educational Insights: Webinars, videos, and articles that teach traders how to interpret market movements and apply both technical and fundamental analysis.

ACY’s educational materials comprise e-books, trading videos, a video trading course, various articles about how to trade Forex, and a demo account.  See below for more details:

• E-books: The in-house team of analysts has created a free trading e-book covering the essential aspects of trading, including ‘The Importance of Choosing the Right Company,’ ‘Forex Industry,’ ‘Fundamental Analysis,’ and ‘Technical Analysis,’ amongst others.
• Trading Courses: In this free trading series, ACY Securities’ Chief Market Analyst guides traders on how to apply chart patterns, how to trade according to the latest market events, and using fundamentals to make better trading decisions. 
• Seminars and Webinars: These are run every Tuesday and Thursday evening in various languages by ACY Securities’ in-house market analysts.  Webinars are free of charge to all visitors to the site but require registration. 
• Articles: Various educational articles are published on a daily basis and cover topics such as leverage, how to use the Metatrader platforms, the basics of Forex trading, and more. 
• Demo Accounts: ACY Securities’ demo accounts come loaded with up to 100,000 USD in virtual funds.  Demos mimic the conditions on all of the above-mentioned accounts on both the MT4 and MT5 platforms.  Demos last for six months and can be renewed on request.

On opening an account, traders receive personalised support, helping them with account setup and any other technical difficulties. For the purposes of this review, we found the customer support responsive, polite, and resourceful.