Fusion Markets is a Melbourne-based CFD broker known for low trading costs. It has an ASIC-regulated entity for Australian clients, while most international clients are served by offshore entities. Here is what you should know.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This review is for information only and is not investment advice.
Fusion Markets at a glance
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Regulators | ASIC (Australian clients only); FSA Seychelles and VFSC Vanuatu (offshore) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Minimum deposit | None, according to Fusion Markets |
| Not available in | The US, New Zealand, Japan, Spain and other listed countries |
Regulation and safety
According to the website footer, Fusion Markets operates through:
- FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd: ASIC (AFSL 385620), for Australian clients only.
- Fusion Markets International Ltd: FSA Seychelles (offshore).
- Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd t/a Fusion Markets EN: VFSC Vanuatu (offshore).
- There is no UK or EU entity.
Licence details above are as stated by Fusion Markets. Always check the firm and website on the regulator’s official register before you open an account, and confirm which entity your account will be held with. Regulation does not protect you against trading losses. See our guide: How to check if a broker is legitimate.
Products and platforms
- CFDs on forex, indices, US shares, crypto, metals, energy and soft commodities.
- Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView.
Accounts and fees
- Zero account: raw spreads plus commission of $2.25 per side per lot ($4.50 round turn), according to Fusion Markets.
- Classic account: no commission; Fusion Markets lists an average all-in EUR/USD spread of around 0.9 pips.
- No minimum deposit, and Fusion Markets states it does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees.
Fees, spreads and minimum deposits vary by region and account type and can change at any time. Check Fusion Markets’s current pricing pages for your country before trading.
Leverage
Australian retail clients are limited to 30:1 on major forex pairs. Offshore entities offer higher leverage. Higher leverage increases both potential gains and losses. Read Can you lose more than you invest in forex?.
Things to be aware of
- Most international clients are served by offshore entities in Vanuatu or Seychelles, with fewer protections than ASIC.
- Regulators in Spain and Alberta have issued warnings, and Spain is now on Fusion’s restricted list.
- The Seychelles FSA has warned about a clone firm using Fusion’s licence details, so check the website address carefully.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Low commissions on the Zero account
- No minimum deposit
- Wide platform choice including cTrader and TradingView
Cons
- Offshore entities for most non-Australian clients
- No UK or EU regulation
- Not available in several countries
Who might consider Fusion Markets?
Fusion Markets may suit cost-conscious traders, particularly Australian residents who can use the ASIC entity. International clients should weigh low costs against offshore regulation.
Summary
Fusion Markets stands out for low costs and platform choice, but outside Australia clients are with offshore entities. Check your country is supported and understand the protections before opening an account.
Information in this review was checked against Fusion Markets’s published information and public regulatory records in November 2026. Details change, so always confirm the current terms on the broker’s own website and the regulator’s register.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This review is for information only and is not investment advice.