Editorial verdict What our review found Pepperstone presents broad regulatory coverage and clear public disclosures across several legal entities. Users should still confirm which entity will hold the account because leverage, protections and complaint routes differ by jurisdiction.
Verify the legal entity, licence number, approved domain and withdrawal terms before depositing. Regulator / jurisdiction Entity and licence Permission Status
ASIC Tier 1 Pepperstone Group Limited AFSL 414530 Australian Financial Services Licence Financial services under ASIC permissions active Official register FCA Tier 1 Pepperstone Limited 684312 Investment firm Retail CFD services subject to FCA permissions active Official register Jurisdiction Protections vary by entity Investor compensation, leverage limits and complaint channels depend on the Pepperstone entity shown in the client agreement.
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