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Pepperstone

Multi-regulated global forex & CFD broker

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Pepperstone Group Limited

AustraliaEst. 2010Forex & CFD
VerifiedReview CompleteActive
8.1/10

Strong Transparency

High Confidence

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Platform Overview

Pepperstone is a globally recognised forex and CFD broker headquartered in Australia, regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, and BaFin. Founded in 2010, the platform offers competitive spreads on MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.

Company Information

Registered Company Name
Pepperstone Group Limited
Brand Name
Pepperstone
Headquarters
Australia
Year Established
2010
Publicly Listed
No
74.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money

Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

Transparency Signals

Confidence LevelHigh
Transparency & Disclosure
High
Regulatory Intelligence
High
Consumer Protection
High
Reputation & Market
High
Key Strength

Strong transparency across key operational dimensions

Key Concern

Complex multi-entity regulatory structure

Attention Indicators
  • Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions

Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions

Moderate2 pts

Trust Dimension Breakdown

Transparency & Disclosure
7.6Strong Transparency Signals

Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence
7.6Strong Transparency Signals

Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.

Consumer Protection
8.6Exceptional Transparency Signals

Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.

Reputation & Market
7.6Strong Transparency Signals

Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.

Operational Reliability
9.5Exceptional Transparency Signals

Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.

Industry Integrity
5.7Developing Transparency Signals

Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.

Regulatory Intelligence

Brand Name

Pepperstone
Australia
Self-Declared

Legal Entities

Pepperstone Group Limited
ASIC · Australia
414530
High Confidence
Pepperstone Group Limited
FCA · United Kingdom
684312
High Confidence
Pepperstone Group Limited
CySEC · Cyprus
388/20
High Confidence
Pepperstone Group Limited
DFSA · United Arab Emirates
F004356
High Confidence
Pepperstone Group Limited
BaFin · Germany
151148
High Confidence

Regulatory References

ASICPrimary Registry
414530
FCAPrimary Registry
414530
CySECPrimary Registry
414530
DFSAPrimary Registry
414530
BaFinPrimary Registry
414530

Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.

Regional Market Signals

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Malaysia Market

ReputationGrowing
Complaint DensityLow
Local Office
Local Regulation
🌏
🌏

Asia Pacific

ReputationGrowing
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence16 years
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Global Market

ReputationWell Established
Complaint DensityLow
Market Presence16 years

Regulatory Licenses

Tier 1ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin
Regulator
🇦🇺ASIC
Status
Active
License Number
414530
License Type
AFSL
Regulator
🌐FCA
Status
Active
License Number
684312
License Type
Full Licence
Regulator
🇨🇾CySEC
Status
Active
License Number
388/20
License Type
CIF
Regulator
🇦🇪DFSA
Status
Active
License Number
F004356
License Type
DFSA Licence
Regulator
🇩🇪BaFin
Status
Active
License Number
151148
License Type
Tied Agent

Internal Transparency

Regulatory Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
Operational Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
Platform Reliability
Available1.00/1.0
Consumer Protection
Available1.00/1.0
Market Transparency
Available1.00/1.0
RegulatoryOperationalReliabilityConsumerMarket

Transparency profile visualization

Trading Conditions

Trading Platforms:MT4MT5cTraderTradingView
AccountMin. DepositSpread FromCommissionLeverage
Razor$2000.0 pips$3.50/lot/side1:500
Standard$2001.0 pipsZero1:500

Technology Stack

Technology Stack

Platform Infrastructure

Technical

Server Locations
New YorkLondonTokyo
Average Execution Speed
< 30ms
API Available
VPS Offered

Safety & Protection

Segregated Funds
Negative Balance Protection

Operational Details

Supported Languages
English, Chinese, Arabic, Thai, Spanish
Support Channels
Live ChatEmailPhone
Payment Methods
Bank TransferCredit CardPayPalSkrillNeteller
1 Expert Signals
From CFT-certified professionals
5.0/5
Weighted Rating
💧Liquidity Reliability
W3

Deep liquidity pools maintained during NFP and ECB rate decision events. Spread widening remained within published estimates.

K. Ahmad (CFT 92)2025-12-20

Only CFT-certified professionals (score 70+) can submit expert intelligence signals.

2/5 contribution areas active
Financial Education Programs
Research Collaboration
Industry Development Initiatives
ESG & Responsible Trading
Investor Awareness Programs

Submit a Complaint

Community Snapshot

1
Total Reports
1
Verified
0
Under Review
0
Resolved
5
User-Submitted Feedback Score
1
Total Reviews

Category Breakdown

1
Service Quality (1)

Platform Responses

Response Rate: 0.95%
Avg. Response Time: 6 hours
Verified ResponseOfficial Reply

Customer Service Response Time Improvement Plan

Respondent: Amanda Liu|Director of Customer Experience

Pepperstone appreciates the feedback regarding our live chat response times. We have reviewed the data for the period cited and acknowledge that response times during peak Asian session hours exceeded our internal target of 2 minutes. We have since increased staffing during these hours and are implementing an AI-assisted triage system to reduce initial wait times. Our target is to achieve a consistent response time of under 3 minutes across all sessions by Q2 2026.

2026-01-202026-01-22
IFCCI Note

IFCCI will conduct follow-up live chat testing in Q2 2026 to verify improvement claims. Current response acknowledges the issue constructively.

IFCCI Research Responses

Research Timeline

2025-10-25
Research Commentary
Dr. Lim Wei Shan|RU002

IFCCI's research unit has conducted a comparative analysis of spread benchmarks across Tier-1 regulated platforms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. This platform's average EUR/USD spread of 0.1 pips on its raw account is consistent with institutional-grade pricing and ranks within the top quartile of platforms reviewed. The availability of both MetaTrader and cTrader ecosystems provides consumers with meaningful choice in execution environments. This commentary is for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement.

Data as of:2026-02-10
Last Verified:2026-02-10

Platform Comparison

 
Pepperstone logo
Pepperstone
IC Markets logo
IC Markets
Regulatory TierTier 1Tier 1
Transparency Signals9.5/109.5/10
Minimum Deposit$200$200
Maximum LeverageUp to 1:500Up to 1:500
Spread TypeRaw / StandardRaw Spread / Standard
Execution ModelECNECN
Year Established20102007
Trading Products78

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