Forex.com Review 2026
The full Forex.com write-up for Singapore traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in Singapore
| Regulator | MAS MAS, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Registration | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | GAIN Capital Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:20 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 1.2 pips |
| Instruments | 500+ |
| Platforms | FOREX.com Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: USD15/month after 12 months |
| Verify on MAS register → | Registered |
Verdict
Cooks under MAS (registration). Cover charge $100. In Singapore, forex leverage is capped at 1:20.
About Forex.com
Forex.com opened its doors in 2001 out of a kitchen in Bedminster, NJ, USA. Its menu runs to 500 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by GAIN Capital Singapore Pte Ltd under MAS.
In Singapore, Forex.com serves as GAIN Capital Singapore Pte Ltd, cleared by MAS registration. Under MAS house rules, Singapore traders are poured no more than 1:20 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- MAS regulated, registration
- 500+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Singapore
- Platforms: FOREX.com Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView
- Founded in 2001 (25 years operating)
- Licences in 4 jurisdictions
Cons
- Inactivity fee: USD15/month after 12 months
- 76% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forex.com regulated?
Yes. Forex.com is authorised by MAS, issued to the entity GAIN Capital Singapore Pte Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official MAS public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Forex.com in Singapore?
The cover charge is $100, the smallest amount Singapore traders need to open a live account with Forex.com under MAS rules.
What leverage does Forex.com offer in Singapore?
In Singapore, MAS rules cap Forex.com at 1:20 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is Forex.com safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: Forex.com cooks under MAS. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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