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Is Pepperstone safe?

Pepperstone is a broker listed with ASIC, CySEC, DFSA. Our verdict is Trusted, 7.7 out of 10. Below: what each regulator means for client protection and how to verify.

Trusted

7.7 / 10

Regulators: ASIC, CySEC, DFSA
FCA: Registered
Basis: Awaiting re-check
Updated: 18 Jun 2026

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What the verdict means

Pepperstone is rated "Trusted". Verdicts come from a fixed, rule-based model applied identically to every entity.

Strongly Trusted
A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
TrustedThis record
A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
Proceed With Caution
Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.
Avoid
Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

Basis: awaiting a live register re-check. See the methodology for sources.

Who regulates Pepperstone

Listed regulators from our records. Compact rows with register links:

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

(ASIC)

Australia

Major onshore regulatorASIC registers

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

(CySEC)

Cyprus

Major onshore regulatorCySEC investment firms register

Dubai Financial Services Authority

(DFSA)

United Arab Emirates (DIFC)

National or regional regulatorDFSA public register

Financial Conduct Authority

(FCA)

United Kingdom

Major onshore regulatorFCA Financial Services Register Ref: 684312

Securities Commission of The Bahamas

(SCB)

The Bahamas

Offshore licensingSecurities Commission of The Bahamas website

How to verify this yourself

Take a few minutes to check official registers directly:

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Open the ASIC registers at asic.gov.au.
02
Search for the firm's name or AFS licence number.
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Check that the licensed legal entity matches Pepperstone's account terms and that status is current.
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Check permissions cover the instruments you plan to trade.

Open the ASIC registers

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The record

Public verification fields held for this entity:

Verdict: Trusted
Score: 7.7 / 10
Regulators listed: ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), FCA (United Kingdom), SCB (Bahamas)
FCA register: Registered, reference 684312
FCA warning: None recorded
Record basis: Awaiting a live register re-check
Record updated: 18 Jun 2026

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Pepperstone: questions answered

Is Pepperstone regulated?

Our record lists Pepperstone as regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), FCA (United Kingdom) and SCB (Bahamas). Confirm each licence on the regulator's own register, because a listing here is a pointer and not proof.

Is Pepperstone FCA regulated?

Yes, our record shows Pepperstone on the FCA register with reference 684312. Check the current status on register.fca.org.uk.

Where is Pepperstone regulated?

Pepperstone is listed with ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), FCA (United Kingdom) and SCB (Bahamas).