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Pepperstone vs Equiti: UAE comparison

Compare the contracting entity, permissions, platforms and limitations with linked primary evidence.

Comparison of published broker facts
What to compare	Pepperstone Profile & sources →	Equiti Profile & sources →
Legal entity	Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited	Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC
Service scope	UAE arranging entity	UAE trading entity
Reported regulator	DFSA	CMA
Licence reference	F004356 · arranging deals	20200000026 (Category 1); 20200000352 (Category 5)
Licence evidence	Regulator record	Broker disclosure
Published platforms	Pepperstone, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader	MT4, MT5
Published funding minimum	US$10	Unconfirmed
AED base account	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed
Swap-free terms	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed
Live-account testing	Not performed	Not performed

How to interpret the difference

Pepperstone

Pepperstone’s UAE account pages distinguish Standard pricing from Razor pricing. Standard forex pricing includes a spread markup; Razor uses raw spreads plus commission. A comparison should use the same instrument, platform, trade size and holding period rather than a headline minimum spread.

The UAE platform page lists MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and Pepperstone’s own platform. The account page says TradingView is available for Razor, while the Standard list omits it. It states a minimum funding amount of US$10 or local equivalent, rather than an obligation to fund an account.

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Equiti

Equiti’s UAE legal page identifies Category 1 permissions for international-market brokerage, OTC derivatives and spot currencies, alongside a separate Category 5 introduction/promotion permission. It describes its service as execution only. Match the precise legal name and permission against the current regulator record.

The UAE platform page offers MT4 and MT5. Compare the instrument specifications, commission model and bank-transfer route for the particular account offered to you. We have not assigned a lowest-cost or best-execution award without comparable measured evidence.

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Permission scope is not a quality ranking. Confirm the contract entity, account terms and fees. This is a documentary comparison, with no live-test verdict.