Our #1 pick for 2026
Pepperstone
ASIC FCA4.1/5
#1 Rated Broker
Pepperstone
4.1Capital at risk · T&Cs apply
Brokers regulated by both FCA (UK) and CySEC (Cyprus/EU) — strong dual regulation covering UK and European traders.
How we rank brokersBased on our 2026 quantitative rating of 23 brokers, Pepperstone (4.12/5), FxPro, and eToro rank as the top choices. Pepperstone leads with regulation from ASIC, FCA and 0 pips min spread. Rankings are calculated algorithmically — no paid placements.
In 2026, 23 brokers hold both FCA (UK) and CySEC (Cyprus) licenses. This is the most common dual-regulation combination in Europe, as CySEC provides EU passporting rights across all 27 EU member states while FCA covers the UK post-Brexit.
FCA+CySEC is particularly valuable for European retail traders: CySEC membership gives access to the €20,000 Investor Compensation Fund (ICF), while FCA provides FSCS protection up to £85,000 for UK clients. Both regulators enforce strict requirements on capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and negative balance protection.
Our scoring data shows that FCA+CySEC brokers average 3.8/5 — significantly above the platform-wide average of 3.3/5 — reflecting the higher standards required to maintain dual EU/UK licensing after Brexit.
Our rankings use a weighted algorithm covering regulation (25%), fees (20%), platform quality (15%), market variety (10%), trust/longevity (15%), and user experience (15%). Scores are recalculated every 24 hours.
Rankings are refreshed every 24 hours using live broker data and our AI-powered content pipeline.
No. Positions are determined solely by our scoring algorithm. We may earn affiliate commissions when you click through to a broker, but this does not influence rankings.
Based on our scoring algorithm, Pepperstone currently ranks #1 with a score of 4.1/5. Scores are recalculated every 24 hours as broker data changes.
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Our #1 pick for 2026
Pepperstone
How do we rank brokers?
Our algorithm weights regulation (25%), fees (20%), platform (15%), markets (10%), trust (15%) and UX (15%). No paid placements — ever.
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