Pepperstone was founded in 2010 in Melbourne, Australia by a team of experienced traders with a shared commitment to improve the world of online trading. Frustrated by delayed executions, expensive prices and poor customer support, we set out to provide traders around the world with superior technology, low-cost spreads and a genuine commitment to helping them master the trade. Pepperstone was founded with the mission to create a world of tech-enabled trading where ambitious traders could embrace the challenge and opportunity of global markets.

Today, we’re regarded as one of the largest forex and CFD brokers in the world, helping more than 110,000 retail trading accounts around the world master their trading journeys while processing an average of US$12.55bn of trades every day. We provide traders around the world with superior technology, low-cost spreads and a genuine commitment to helping them master the trade.

Regulated offices

Pepperstone Australia is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Pepperstone UK is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Under these licenses, we’re obliged to meet strict capital requirements while implementing and complying with stringent internal procedures that include: client money protection, risk management, anti-money laundering, conduct, training, accounting and audits.

Why trade with Pepperstone?

Value for money : We offer access to raw spreads so you know exactly what you’re getting charged from a liquidity provider and what we earn.

Lightning-fast execution : Most orders are executed in less than ~30ms*, which is ideal for scalpers and clients who run expert advisors.

Peace of mind : As well as being ASIC and FCA-regulated, we segregate our client funds with tier 1 banks. We also offer many secure, fee-free funding methods to suit your needs.

Three powerful platforms : Access three platforms for free. MT4, MT5 and cTrader are all available on your computer, mobile and tablet or through our web app.

More trading opportunities : Trade over 150 instruments across a large range of asset classes, including FX, CFDs and commodities.

Complete control : Our safe and secure client area puts you in full control of your account.

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