In my opinion, FXCC is quite a reliable broker. I have been working with them for more than a year, no complaints, fast money deposit/withdrawal, a big number of instruments, bonuses, spread on ECN XL-account from 0 points on euro/dollar! It seems to me very attractive conditions for trading.
I have recently switched to trading with the Canadian dollar, testing it now and I am very satisfied.
What seems for me to be good: great platform MT4, single account (top-choice for beginners), instant withdrawal, and many instruments (possibility to trade with indices, metals, forex, etc.).