Pepperstone vs IG — which is better?
How this answer was verified
- Cross-checked against broker-published fact sheets, regulator licensing databases, and ESMA product intervention notices.
- Reviewed by the FX-Brokers EU editorial desks (Markets, Platforms, Regulation). Desk structure disclosed at /about/editorial-desks.
- Refreshed quarterly. The most recent verification date is shown above. Read our methodology.
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IG vs CMC Markets — which is better?
IG is the larger and more diversified broker with 17,000+ markets, deeper research, and structured IG Academy education. CMC Markets offers the more advanced Next Generation proprietary platform with superior charting and 10,000+ markets. Both are BaFin-regulated and excellent for serious EU traders.
Pepperstone vs Exness — which is better?
For EU, EEA and UK traders the comparison is settled by availability: Pepperstone onboards them under CySEC/FCA regulation (EU/EEA via CySEC, UK via FCA), while Exness closed onboarding to those residents in 2019. Outside the EU/UK, both are top-tier ECN brokers with 0.0-pip raw spreads — Exness adds instant 24/7 withdrawals and more account types, Pepperstone keeps a zero minimum deposit and stronger multi-regulator coverage.
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.