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In my personal assessment as a long-standing trader, the account structure at CMCU primarily reflects their roots as a credit union, rather than a dedicated forex or CFD brokerage. They offer three account types for individuals—Transactional, Saving, and Youth—and three business accounts: Business, Premium Business, and GST accounts. From my experience, the main distinction among these accounts centers on their intended use. For example, the Transactional accounts support everyday banking with unlimited fee-free transactions for certain types, while savings accounts such as the S1, S4, S5, and S15 are oriented towards saving or budgeting and carry their own specific fees for transactions like cash withdrawals or BPAY payments. Youth accounts likely target younger clients with tailored features, although information on trading functions is quite limited. With respect to business offerings, the distinctions relate to transaction frequency, fee structure, and possibly the management of GST. What stands out is that none of these accounts is explicitly designed for forex or leveraged trading; I could find no mention of dedicated trading platforms or demo accounts. Fee transparency is better than at some firms, but the complexity and relatively high monthly fee ($5, plus transaction fees) could make a difference for active users. The biggest caution for me is that, while CMCU holds an ASIC investment advisory license, this has been reported as “exceeded,” raising regulatory concerns. In summary, while the account variety is suitable for general financial services or possibly light investment activities, it does not cater to serious traders, and the regulatory ambiguity should not be taken lightly.