Quick answer
This page does not name a winner. Current records contain an official-register match for one named entity for each brand, but neither match establishes which entity will serve a particular client. Broker-specific fees, platforms, leverage, deposits and withdrawal terms are not independently verified here.
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Last reviewed: Not recorded
Author: FXBrokerAlert Research Team
Research methodology: How research and evidence are handled
Sources checked: 2026-10-23, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-30
Reading time: 6 minutes
Evidence snapshot
| Evidence field | AvaTrade | Pepperstone |
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| External review reference | 9.3 / 10 · third-party reference3 source(s) · checked 2026-10-28 | 8.9 / 10 · third-party reference3 source(s) · checked 2026-10-28 |
| FXBrokerAlert Evidence Rating | Not issued | Not issued |
| Fees, leverage, deposit, platform and withdrawals | Not independently verifiedFees, Maximum leverage, Minimum deposit, Platforms, Withdrawal terms | Not independently verifiedFees, Maximum leverage, Minimum deposit, Platforms, Withdrawal terms |
| FXBrokerAlert-submitted reviews | 0 submitted | 0 submitted |
Entity records are limited to their cited source and jurisdiction. No winner, safety ranking or endorsement is implied.
This comparison places two research files side by side without choosing a winner. The source records are limited to the legal entities named in them; they do not establish client assignment, a complete group authorisation map or a current account offer.
What the evidence table shows
Official-register matches and provider disclosures are kept separate. Each register result links to its source and shows the recorded entity, authority and check date. External review references, when available, are separate from FXBrokerAlert Evidence Ratings.
Why one registered entity is not the whole brand
A brand may use different companies across jurisdictions or services. The record applies only to the entity and permission described by its source. Before opening an account, identify the proposed counterparty in the agreement and repeat the check for that company.
What remains open for both providers
- Comparable spreads, commissions, financing and account charges.
- Minimum deposit, leverage and payment terms by region.
- Platform and product availability for the entity serving a client.
- A complete dated entity-and-permissions map across relevant jurisdictions.
Read the individual AvaTrade research file
Read the individual Pepperstone research file
Research limitations
Only the cited entity records are compared. This is not a recommendation and does not cover every entity, account, country or current commercial term.
Frequently asked questions
Is AvaTrade or Pepperstone safer?
This file does not establish that one is safer. An entity match is not a group-wide safety assessment or guarantee.
Are current fees directly comparable here?
No. Comparable schedules for the same entity, account, instrument and country have not been independently verified.
Which company would serve my account?
That depends on onboarding and residence. Confirm the entity in the proposed agreement.
Not advice
Official sources & research notes
Official sources
Regulator register: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland official register / search · Regulator
Checked 2026-10-30 · Scope: The Central Bank of Ireland register lists AVA Trade EU Limited, trading as AvaTrade, as authorised as an Investment Firm under Regulation 8(3) and deemed authorised under Regulation 5(2) of S.I. 375/2017.
Regulator register: Pepperstone: FCA official register / search · Regulator
Checked 2026-10-29 · Scope: The current FCA register record lists Pepperstone Limited (FRN 684312), status Authorised since 5 August 2015; permissions are activity- and product-specific.
Regulator register: Pepperstone: CySEC official register / search · Regulator
Checked 2026-10-30 · Scope: CySEC’s current entity record lists company registration 398429 and investment-service codes 1, 4, 5 and 9. Its approved-domains list names pepperstone.com for this entity; this does not establish client-specific routing.
Provider sources
Provider disclosure: AvaTrade: Official broker website · AvaTrade
Checked date not recorded · Scope: Official website destination only. This website has not been independently reviewed as evidence in this file.
Provider disclosure: AvaTrade: Provider legal disclosure · AvaTrade
Checked 2026-10-23 · Scope: Provider disclosure states AVA Trade EU Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under reference C53877.
Provider disclosure: Pepperstone: Official broker website · Pepperstone
Checked date not recorded · Scope: Official website destination only. This website has not been independently reviewed as evidence in this file.
Provider disclosure: Pepperstone: Provider legal disclosure · Pepperstone
Checked 2026-10-23 · Scope: UK provider legal page identifies Pepperstone Limited and FCA registration number 684312.
Last material update: Not recorded
Methodology: FXBrokerAlert research methodology. Publication dates are not inferred from unrelated profile checks.