PFD (Pacific Financial Derivatives)
FMA-regulated New Zealand forex broker with institutional heritage
Platform Overview
Pacific Financial Derivatives (PFD) is a New Zealand-based forex broker regulated by the FMA, established in 1999 as one of the country's earliest online forex providers. It offers forex and CFD trading with a focus on institutional-quality execution and compliance under New Zealand financial regulations. The broker serves both retail and professional traders with MetaTrader 4 and proprietary platform options.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Pacific Financial Derivatives Ltd
- Brand Name
- PFD
- Headquarters
- New Zealand
- Year Established
- 1999
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
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Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
FMA
- License Number
- FSP14122
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- License Type
- DFSP
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.0 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.40 pips |
- Commission
- Spread-only
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 2 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | NZD 500 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:200 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | STP | ECN |
| Year Established | 1999 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 4 | 8 |
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