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Is Pepperstone safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Pepperstone states licences from FSCA, CMA Kenya, ASIC and CySEC. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya, ASIC, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerASIC 414530PEPPERSTONE GROUP LIMITED
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 388/20Pepperstone EU Limited
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 128Pepperstone Markets Kenya Limited
  • ⚠ mismatchFSCA 46862

1 stated licence didn't check out on the register.

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

2 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Pepperstone)

  • PepperStone VIP / EMC Capitals FCA source ↗
  • Impersonation of Pepperstone Group Limited (pc.pepperstonefex.cc) ASIC source ↗

Real site: https://pepperstone.com/en-af/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is Pepperstone safe?

Pepperstone states licences from FSCA, CMA Kenya, ASIC and CySEC. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya, ASIC, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is Pepperstone regulated?

Pepperstone states licences from FSCA, CMA Kenya, ASIC, CySEC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Pepperstone websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 2 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://pepperstone.com/en-af/

Which Pepperstone company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

Pepperstone Markets Kenya Limited, licence number 128. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://licensees.cma.or.ke/licenses/5/

Which Pepperstone company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

PEPPERSTONE GROUP LIMITED, licence number 414530. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Which Pepperstone company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Pepperstone EU Limited, licence number 388/20. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for Pepperstone?

PepperStone VIP / EMC Capitals (FCA), Impersonation of Pepperstone Group Limited (pc.pepperstonefex.cc) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not Pepperstone. Its own site is https://pepperstone.com/en-af/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.