MultiBank Group vs Pepperstone: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeMultiBank GroupPepperstone
Licence Score80Very strong78Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record77
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 684312
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed · AFSL 414530
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 BaFin Germany LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 388/20
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
3 SCB Bahamas —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
4 VFSC Vanuatu Licensed—
Founded20052010
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$50No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is MultiBank Group or Pepperstone better regulated?

MultiBank Group has the higher Licence Score (80 vs 78), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both MultiBank Group and Pepperstone?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, BaFin and CySEC.

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