What is the best forex broker in Australia?
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Is Pepperstone a safe broker?
Yes, Pepperstone is one of the safest forex brokers globally. It holds licenses from BaFin (Germany), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), and ASIC (Australia) — four tier-1 regulators. Client funds are segregated at tier-one banks, and EU clients are covered by ICF compensation up to EUR 20,000.
What is the best forex broker in Europe in 2026?
Our editorial team's top pick for EU traders in 2026 is Pepperstone (9.4/10), followed by IG (9.2/10) and XM (8.7/10). Pepperstone wins on its multi-regulator coverage (CySEC 388/20 for EU/EEA clients, plus FCA, BaFin and ASIC across the group), a zero minimum deposit and raw 0.0-pip spreads. IG offers the broadest market coverage with 17,000+ instruments. XM adds CySEC cover and strong education. Exness, though highly rated globally, closed EU/EEA retail onboarding in 2019 and does not accept EU residents, so it is excluded from EU shortlists.
What is the best forex broker in the UK?
Our top UK pick for 2026 is IG (9.2/10), followed by Pepperstone (9.4/10) and Interactive Brokers (9.1/10). All three are FCA-regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000. IG offers the broadest market coverage; Pepperstone the tightest spreads; Interactive Brokers the widest multi-asset access.
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