easyMarkets Review 2026
Full easyMarkets review for New Zealand traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in New Zealand
| Regulator | ASIC ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Licence Number | 246566 |
| Regulated Entity | EF Worldwide Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $25 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 1.8 pips |
| Instruments | 200+ |
| Platforms | easyMarkets Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by ASIC (licence 246566). Minimum deposit $25. In New Zealand: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About easyMarkets
easyMarkets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The broker offers 200 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by EF Worldwide Ltd under ASIC.
In New Zealand, easyMarkets operates as EF Worldwide Ltd, authorised by ASIC under licence number 246566. New Zealand traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under ASIC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- ASIC regulated — licence 246566
- 200+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in New Zealand
- Platforms: easyMarkets Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is easyMarkets regulated?
easyMarkets holds ASIC licence 246566, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official ASIC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for easyMarkets in New Zealand?
The minimum deposit is $25. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in New Zealand under ASIC regulation.
What leverage does easyMarkets offer in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, easyMarkets offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under ASIC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is easyMarkets safe to trade with?
easyMarkets is regulated by ASIC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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