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Choosing between CMC Markets and OCBC Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK, while OCBC Securities operates from Singapore. OCBC Securities has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to CMC Markets which was founded in 1989. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
OCBC Securities
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, OCBC Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
OCBC Securities
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
CMC Markets
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CMC Markets
OCBC Securities
CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. OCBC Securities is regulated by MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. CMC Markets additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. OCBC Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, OCBC Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. OCBC Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while OCBC Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and OCBC Securities at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs OCBC Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while OCBC Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. OCBC Securities requires $0.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while OCBC Securities holds licences from MAS.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. OCBC Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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