Top 10
CFD provider globally by volume*
A BROKER WORTH SWITCHING TO.
Stay with MT5.
Switch to EC Markets.
You already know MT5. EC Markets gives you excellent spreads, solid execution, and a broker that’s been licensed in New Zealand since 2010.
Since 2010
Licensed in New Zealand
MT5
The platform you already know
Official
Liverpool FC global partner
#2 Globally
Number of active accounts*
#3 Globally
Retail trading volume*
*Source: Finance Magnates Report 2025 | Data based on EC Markets group of companies.
Why Switch?
A genuine reason to move.
Not a new platform. Not a new learning curve. EC Markets runs on MT5, the same platform you’re already trading on. The difference is what’s underneath it.
Gold Spreads
Competitive Gold spreads
If you’re trading Gold, spread is your first cost on every single trade. Our ECN pricing on Gold is materially tighter than what you’ll find at most retail brokers, with our average spread of 0.06. Check the numbers yourself and run the maths on your trading volume.
Execution
Execution that doesn’t slip
Fast, consistent execution matters more than your entry price on a high-volatility move. Our infrastructure is built for active traders, not buy-and-holders.
MT5
The platform you know
No migration headache. No new interface to learn. Your existing EAs, indicators, and workflows move across.
Global Scale
Global scale. Local licence.
A top-10 global broker, a physical Auckland office, and a team you can actually contact. Not a shell entity on an offshore island.
How to Switch
Four steps. Under ten minutes.
The registration process is a compliance requirement, it’s there to protect you. It’s also not complicated. Here’s what it looks like.
1
Register online
Fill in your details at ecmarkets.co.nz. The form takes less than 10 minutes. You’ll need your IRD number and a form of ID.
2
Compliance approval
We will review your application. This is FMA-required due diligence. It’s quick, and it’s there for your protection too.
3
Fund your account
Deposit your trading capital. Client funds are held in segregated accounts as required by the FMA.
4
Log in to MT5
Your existing MT5 setup works. Select your EC Markets account, and you’re trading.
Not ready to commit? Try a demo account first.
EC Markets is the Official Global Partner of Liverpool Football Club. One of the most recognised clubs on the planet chose EC Markets for a reason. So do serious traders.