I would not use NorthFinance for my live trading, simply they give you a flexible 100:1 until 500:1 leverage. This is a trouble when you come to live trading. If you want to trade micros, in cents without any limits on trade size, then Oanda is what you look for. Search google for Oanda, or even have a visit to their forums. It gained enough reputation and most important it's regulated.
I am not saying that Northfinance is bucket shop but I have tested some brokers, and conclusion is that Oanda is the top broker for micro lots, low spreads and starting traders, with low risk capped 50:1 leverage. I consider myself a "beginner" in forex so it's fine.
Having said that, North Finance MT4 platform is the best free analysis software. I can't live without any of them..
