Pepperstone takes it, 4 criteria to 1.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, Pepperstone scores higher on regulation (8.5 to 7.8), fees (9.0 to 8.3), platform (9.0 to 7.4) and support (6.5 to 6.0), while IC Markets scores higher on trader reviews (7.2 to 6.4).
| Criterion | Pepperstone | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Fees | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| Platform | 9.0 | 7.4 |
| Support | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Trader reviews | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Trust score | 7.9 | 7.3 |
How do the facts compare?
| Pepperstone | IC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | not disclosed | AU |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | not disclosed |
What is Pepperstone best at?
- ASIC AFSL 414530 is confirmed for Pepperstone Group Limited
- CySEC licence 388/20 is confirmed
- Six named entities are linked across five jurisdictions
What is IC Markets best at?
- ASIC licence 335692 is confirmed for International Capital Markets Pty Ltd
- CySEC licence 362/18 is confirmed for IC Markets (EU) Ltd
- Seychelles FSA registration is confirmed for Raw Trading Ltd
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Pepperstone review and the IC Markets review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is Pepperstone regulated more strongly than IC Markets?
Pepperstone scores better on regulation, 8.5 of 10 to 7.8. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, Pepperstone or IC Markets?
Pepperstone scores better on fees, 9.0 of 10 to 8.3. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
Pepperstone is the safer pick here, scoring 7.9 of 10 against IC Markets’s 7.3 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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