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Pepperstone Regulation & Safety: Is It a Scam or Safe?
Abstract：A clear look at Pepperstone’s regulation, license numbers, and client protections, plus a practical safety checklist to help assess counterparty risk before trading.
Is Pepperstone Legit and Safe?
This section consolidates regulatory status, license numbers, and entities to help evaluate counterparty and operational risk. Protections, leverage caps, and product access vary by jurisdiction and the specific licensed entity that onboards each client.
Regulatory Map & License Numbers
| Country | Regulator | Current Status | Regulated Entity | License Type | License No. |
| Australia | ASIC | Regulated | PEPPERSTONE GROUP LIMITED | Market Making (MM) | 414530 |
| Cyprus | CySEC | Regulated | Pepperstone EU Limited | Market Making (MM) | 388/20 |
| United Kingdom | FCA | Regulated | Pepperstone Limited | Straight Through Processing (STP) | 684312 |
| United Arab Emirates | DFSA | Regulated | Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited | Retail Forex License | F004356 |
| Bahamas | SCB | Offshore Regulated | Pepperstone Markets Limited | Retail Forex License | SIA-F217 |
| Germany | BaFin | Exceeded | Pepperstone GmbH | Common Financial Service License | 10151148 |
Practical Safety Checklist
- Confirm the onboarding legal entity and match it to the table above.
- Verify license number and status on the regulators public register.
- Review negative balance protection, segregation of client funds, leverage caps, and margin rules for the assigned entity.
- Start with a demo account to validate execution, symbol specs, and funding workflows before committing capital.
- Keep records of disclosures, T&Cs, and communications for auditability.
Disclaimer:
The views in this article only represent the author's personal views, and do not constitute investment advice on this platform. This platform does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information in the article, and will not be liable for any loss caused by the use of or reliance on the information in the article.
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