Pepperstone vs FXTM — which is better for African traders?
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Pepperstone
9.4/10Pepperstone serves EU clients through its CySEC-regulated entity (part of a group also licensed by BaFin, the FCA and ASIC), offering razor-sharp spreads, zero minimum deposit, and excellent execution across MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.
73.7% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
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Broker review: Pepperstone
Pepperstone serves EU clients through its CySEC-regulated entity (part of a group also licensed by BaFin, the FCA and ASIC), offering razor-sharp spreads, zero minimum deposit, and excellent execution across MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.
Broker review: FXTM
FXTM (ForexTime) is an FCA (UK) and FSCA (South Africa) regulated broker established in 2011, offering three account tiers, structured education, and multilingual support. It surrendered its CySEC licence in 2024 and no longer serves EU retail clients.
What is the best FSCA-regulated forex broker for South African traders?
For FSCA-regulated traders, Exness ZA (FSP 51024), HotForex SA (FSP 46632) and Tickmill SA (FSP 49464) are the strongest options. South Africa has no domestic retail leverage cap, so brokers compete on spreads and execution. FSCA regulation provides FAIS Act protections plus client-fund segregation.
Is FXTM a safe broker in 2026?
FXTM is safe for retail clients. ForexTime UK Ltd is regulated by the FCA under licence 777911 and additionally holds an FSCA (South Africa) licence. CySEC licence 185/12 was voluntarily surrendered in 2024.
What is the FSCA in South Africa?
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is South Africa's market-conduct regulator. Forex brokers must hold an FSP (Financial Service Provider) licence under the FAIS Act. FSCA permits up to 1:500 retail leverage on FX — significantly higher than ESMA, MAS or ASIC. FSCA-licensed entities must segregate client funds.