Simple onboarding and steady platform, but statements could be clearer

Name: Simple onboarding and steady platform, but statements could be clearer
Item: Fab Securities
Rating: 4
Author: Layla Qureshi

I’m Layla from Sharjah and I opened a Standard account mainly to keep my FX and CFD activity in one place. Account setup was straightforward and the platform feels stable during normal market hours. I like that the pricing is generally predictable, and placing orders/setting SL/TP is smooth. Deposits went through without drama, but I do wish the monthly statement/export was more detailed (some line items feel too summarized when I’m reconciling trades). Withdrawals arrived, just not as fast as I expected the first time, so I’m rating that slightly lower. Support was polite and actually followed up, which I appreciate. Overall: good experience for day-to-day trading, with room to improve reporting and the speed/communication on payouts.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Simple onboarding and steady platform, but statements could be clearer