Forex Broker Categories

1. Slippage: You should be cautious if the slippage happens very frequently and ends up negative most of (if not all) the time.
2. Spoofing: It consists of developing a fake interest in a currency pair by placing phony orders on them without the actual purpose of trading that currency in the future.  
3. False spikes: Unethical brokers make use of this feature by fabricating price surges in order to trick unsuspecting traders into placing orders.
4. Stop hunting: They bring the prices to a point close to the stop loss order that forces you to exit the trade, after which they push the prices to move in the opposite direction.
5. Front running: When a trader indicates that they intend to make an order, the broker immediately places their own order to profit from any changes in pricing.

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1. RoboForex
2. Tickmill
3. JustMarkets
4. Windsor Broker
5. Baxia Markets

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Here's what it means to be an ASIC-licensed forex broker currently:

1. All ASIC-licensed forex brokers are required to hold at least AUD1 million in operating capital.
2. Like FCA, ASIC will monitor the company continuously to ensure segregation of client funds, periodical report and audit, efficient management including AML and KYC procedures, and proper risk disclosure for clients.
3. ASIC Forex brokers are not allowed to have any conflict of interest with their customers. This is the reason why Australian Forex brokers usually offer direct market access through ECN or STP facilities.
4. ASIC allows leverage for forex and CFD trading up to 30:1.

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The most common and frequently occurring characteristics are:

1. Difficult deposit and withdrawal processes.
2. Sudden and unexpected changes to key features.
3. Poor customer service.
4. Negative reviews.

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