ATFX’s Australian retail operation trades through AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd, the former Rakuten Securities Australia business. Its contracts are leveraged OTC derivatives. This profile follows that Australian service. ATFX Connect is a separate institutional and professional proposition; its UK licence is not presented as the licence serving these Australian retail accounts.[1][12][10]
ATFX Australia essentials
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Contracting company | AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd | Source 1 |
| Australian identifiers | ABN 99 153803804; AFSL 418036 claimed by the company | Source 1 |
| Local base | Sydney, Australia | Source 1 |
| Minimum opening balance | 75 units of the account base currency | Source 2 |
| Base currencies | AUD, GBP, EUR and USD | Source 4 |
| Account access | Retail account, demo and separately assessed Pro route | Source 5Source 10 |
Account routes and execution
Sections ↑Keep the retail and professional services separate
| Route | Client use | Documented distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Australian retail | Leveraged forex and CFD trading | Australian PDS and retail product scheduleSource 1 |
| Australian Pro | Eligible professional clients | Separate Pro application and product tabSource 5Source 10 |
| ATFX Connect | Institutions and professional clients | Bespoke liquidity for banks, brokers, funds and family officesSource 10 |
The Australian company acts as principal and market maker. The PDS names AT Global Markets Intl Ltd as its main hedging counterparty.[2]
Instrument sizes and spread examples
Sections ↑Selected Australian retail contract references
| Instrument | One-lot contract | Published minimum spread | Retail leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | EUR 100,000; USD 10/pip | 1.8 pips | 30:1Source 3 |
| GBPUSD | GBP 100,000; USD 10/pip | 2 pips | 30:1Source 3 |
| USDJPY | USD 100,000; JPY 1,000/pip | 2 pips | 30:1Source 3 |
| XAUUSD gold | 100 ounces; USD 10 per quoted pip | 5 quoted pips | 20:1Source 3 |
| WTI spot oil | 1,000 barrels; USD 10 per quoted pip | 6 quoted pips | 10:1Source 3 |
At the published EURUSD minimum, one lot has a USD 18 spread cost: 1.8 pips multiplied by USD 10. The schedule permits 0.01 lot minimum sizes for these examples, reducing that EURUSD cost to USD 0.18 under the same spread assumption. Overnight financing and any account-specific commission are additional.[3]
The live-account marketing page gives a different gold spread from the detailed retail schedule used above. The schedule also contains a separate professional tab; its prices do not describe this retail account.[6][3]
A complete Australian commission tariff was not established. The PDS permits fees per lot or unit; zero commission should not be assumed across accounts.[2]
Additional products and ownership
| Market | Australian site coverage | Contract meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Indices and shares | Live page features NAS100 and AAPL | Price exposure through CFDsSource 6Source 1 |
| Crypto | Bitcoin CFDs | 50% margin stated for retail Bitcoin exposureSource 9 |
| Underlying assets | No ownership rights delivered | OTC products are not exchange-traded holdingsSource 1 |
Financing and account charges
Sections ↑Other costs in the current Australian PDS
| Charge | Published treatment |
|---|---|
| Overnight swap | Variable charge or credit, including broker markupSource 2 |
| Dormancy | 10 base-currency units per month after 6 months without qualifying activitySource 2 |
| Dormancy activity test | Deposits, withdrawals, opening/closing or holding positions count; logging in does notSource 2 |
| Currency conversion | Conversion cost embedded in the applied exchange rate; no fixed percentage publishedSource 2 |
Deposits and withdrawals
Sections ↑Australian funding methods
| Method | Deposit charge / timing | Withdrawal charge | Withdrawal or bank timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAB bank transfer | No broker deposit fee | AUD 25 / USD 25 / EUR 20 / GBP 15; domestic AUD waived | Domestic 1–2; international 3–5 business daysSource 4 |
| Visa / Mastercard | Free; up to 25 minutes | Free, subject to low-trading exception | Up to 3–4 business daysSource 4 |
| Neteller | Free; instant | 2% | Up to 1–2 business daysSource 4 |
| Skrill | Free; instant | 2% | Up to 1–2 business daysSource 4 |
Funding must come from the client’s own account; cash is not accepted. Wallet email addresses must match. Card withdrawals cannot exceed deposits, and return-to-source routing applies. The stated card transaction ceiling is USD 50,000.[4]
Withdrawable funds are the smaller of cash balance and positive free margin. Open positions can restrict withdrawals.[2]
Platforms and market hours
Sections ↑Australian platform options
| Platform | Published functionality | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 | Linked account, Expert Advisors and daily statements | Desktop automation and conventional MetaTrader workflowSource 5 |
| MetaTrader 5 | Dedicated Australian download and platform page | Separate MetaTrader generation; account access must matchSource 8 |
| AT GO | Manage Platform 4 and Platform 5 accounts in one application | Mobile registration, funding and tradingSource 7 |
Published retail trading sessions
Australian protection and disclosure
Sections ↑Retail protection and dispute route
| Layer | Documented treatment |
|---|---|
| Client money | Held separately from company money, but pooled with other clientsSource 2 |
| Negative balance protection | Part of ASIC’s retail CFD intervention rulesSource 17 |
| Liquidation | The PDS sets a 50% liquidation levelSource 2 |
| Complaints | Internal complaint process, then eligible escalation to AFCA; membership 29851Source 2 |
ASIC’s January 2026 sector report names AT Global Markets Australia among the CFD issuers reviewed. That directly supports its presence in the regulator’s sector work, but does not substitute for a current licence-status record. AFSL 418036 is consequently retained as company-stated and not independently status-verified in the structured licence field.[16][1]
Ownership, management and scale
Sections ↑ATFX announced the acquisition of Rakuten Securities Australia in July 2023, followed by the Australian entity’s renaming in January 2024. Its May 2026 company release identifies Joe Li as chairman. These are company announcements, and the acquisition sources do not publish the consideration paid or a complete beneficial-ownership chart for the Australian company.[11][12][13]
Dated corporate and activity references
| Reference | Published fact | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Australian acquisition | Announced 18 July 2023 | Purchase of Rakuten Securities AustraliaSource 11 |
| Australian name change | Announced 23 January 2024 | ATFX for retail; ATFX Connect for institutional clientsSource 12 |
| Q1 2026 trading volume | USD 1.09 trillion; 40.62% year-on-year increase | ATFX company-reported group activitySource 13 |
| Q2 2026 trading volume | USD 777 billion; announced 30 July 2026 | ATFX company-reported group activitySource 14 |
Notional trading volume is turnover through trading contracts, not revenue, customer deposits or audited capital. No Australian statutory revenue or net-asset figure is established by the retrieved material. Separately, the UK company’s Companies House record lists Hiu Keung Li with at least 75% of shares and voting rights; that is a UK entity ownership record, not proof of the Australian shareholding.[13][14][15]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission418036 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026The company states AFSL 418036 and ASIC’s January 2026 report names it among CFD issuers. A current licence-register status was not directly obtained; no independently verified authorisation status is asserted.Source 1Source 2Source 16 |
Sources & further reading
- ATFX Australia legal documents and client scope ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ATFX Australia product disclosure statement: 10 February 2026 AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd · 10 Feb 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australian retail product specifications ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australia account funding and withdrawal schedule ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australian trading account routes ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australian live account catalogue ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AT GO mobile application ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 5 platform ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australian Bitcoin CFD product and platform timezone ATFX Australia · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ATFX Connect professional and institutional scope ATFX Connect · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ATFX acquisition of Rakuten Securities Australia ATFX via PR Newswire · 18 Jul 2023 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Australian entity renamed AT Global Markets (Australia) ATFX via PR Newswire · 23 Jan 2024 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ATFX reported Q1 2026 trading volume ATFX via PR Newswire · 6 May 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ATFX reported Q2 2026 trading volume ATFX · 30 Jul 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AT Global Markets (UK) Limited persons with significant control Companies House · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ASIC REP 828: list of CFD issuers reviewed Australian Securities and Investments Commission · 20 Jan 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- ASIC retail CFD intervention order extended to 2027 Australian Securities and Investments Commission · 5 Apr 2022 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.