As the global Contracts for Difference (CFD) market continues to evolve, users' core demands for trading platforms have shifted from basic execution capabilities to the reliability of the overall experience, the usability of tools, and the local adaptability of services. Since 2024, Ace Markets has systematically upgraded its trading platform to meet the specific needs of users in the Asia-Pacific region—including Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia—achieving significant optimizations in order execution, analytical tools, multi-terminal collaboration, cost transparency, and localized support. This upgrade strictly adheres to the compliance frameworks of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA), aiming to provide users with a stable, intuitive, and reliable trading environment for the long term.
I. High-Reliability Order Execution System
Ace Markets employs a straight-through (STP) architecture, where user orders are not subject to internal betting but are instead routed in real-time to a global liquidity network comprised of multiple Tier-1 banks and non-bank institutions. This design ensures that the execution price is the best available quote in the market at that time, and the platform does not interfere with spreads or charge payment for order flow.
During several high-volatility events in 2025 (such as sudden changes in Federal Reserve policy and escalation of geopolitical conflicts), the average execution time of mainstream pairs such as EUR/USD and XAU/USD was consistently kept below 30 milliseconds, and the slippage rate was significantly lower than the industry average, fully demonstrating the system's resilience and consistency under extreme market conditions.
II. Professional-grade charts and analysis tools
The platform features a next-generation interactive charting system, supporting 9 timeframes, over 40 technical indicators (including MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands, Ichimoku, etc.), and custom charting capabilities. Users can load preset strategy templates (such as "Trend Following" and "Oscillating Trading") with a single click to quickly build an analytical framework, lowering the technical barrier to entry. Chart data and order status are linked in real-time, supporting multi-screen layouts and cloud synchronization. Analysis views set up by users on the web can be seamlessly viewed on mobile devices, meeting cross-device trading needs and making it particularly suitable for part-time investors who require flexible market responses.
III. Seamless Collaborative Experience Across All Platforms
Ace Markets supports three major platforms: WebTrader, mobile app (iOS/Android), and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), achieving millisecond-level synchronization of positions, orders, and account balances. Users can open positions, adjust stop-loss orders, or partially close positions on any device, with a consistent user experience and zero data latency.
The mobile app is deeply optimized for touch interaction, supporting gesture operations such as swiping left to close positions, swiping up to add positions, and two-finger zoom, and integrates biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint) to balance efficiency and security. Pro account users can also directly access Ace Markets liquidity pools on MT5 to enjoy lower spreads and faster execution.
IV. Transparent Cost and Risk Management
The platform features a full lifecycle cost tracker, with the trading interface displaying the current spread and the average spread over the past 24 hours in real time. Before holding a position, users can simulate future overnight interest (swap) fees. The deposit and withdrawal pages clearly distinguish between "platform fees (0)" and "third-party bank or payment channel fees," eliminating hidden deductions. Simultaneously, the risk management center provides account leverage usage, single-asset concentration assessment, and stress test simulation functions to help users quantify potential risks, promote rational trading behavior, and comply with the latest ASIC and FMA guidelines for retail customer protection.
V. Deep localization support
Ace Markets has launched regional smart dashboards that automatically adapt content based on the user's location: Japanese users receive priority access to USD/JPY intervention monitoring and Nikkei 225 correlation analysis; South Korean users focus on NASDAQ100 and KOSPI correlation briefings; and Southeast Asian users enjoy local currency (THB, IDR, MYR, etc.) trends, religious holiday market closure reminders, and deposit/withdrawal guides for mainstream e-wallets. All interface text has been proofread by native-speaking financial professionals to ensure accurate terminology and clear logic, avoiding operational misunderstandings due to translation errors, truly achieving an upgrade from "language localization" to "cognitive localization."
VI. Performance and Accessibility Optimization
The platform has achieved several underlying performance improvements: WebTrader's first screen loading time has been reduced to 2.8 seconds, and dark mode now supports automatic system switching to reduce eye strain at night. It is also fully compatible with keyboard navigation and screen readers, meeting the WCAG 2.1 accessibility standard, providing basic trading support for a wider range of users. These seemingly minor optimizations significantly improve the operational smoothness for high-frequency users and those with specific needs, reflecting the human-centered and inclusive nature of technology.
Conclusion
Ace Markets firmly believes that the value of a trading platform lies not in the number of features it offers, but in its ability to provide certainty in critical moments. This feature upgrade is not about showcasing technological prowess, but rather stems from a deep understanding of and long-term commitment to serving the real-world needs of users in the Asia-Pacific region. Moving forward, Ace Markets will continue to prioritize compliance and user needs, building a trustworthy trading infrastructure through restrained and precise iterations.
