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Retail Brokers Are Trying On New Suits for the Multi-Asset Frontier
- Pepperstone’s push for a Head of Cross-Asset Strategy shows retail trading maturing beyond CFDs.
- Speaking to Finance Magnates, the broker’s COO said those treating "product innovation as a serious cross-asset craft" will win.
Wednesday, 19/08/2026 | 12:49 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
Pepperstone’s CCO and UK CEO Rob Bowen Departs after Seven Years
- Bowen joined Pepperstone in 2019 to head its FCA-regulated business, but soon took over overall group responsibility.
- The firm recently appointed a new CTO and two Dubai-based heads, alongside a new UK head.
Monday, 17/08/2026 | 05:43 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Pepperstone Names Two New Heads for Its Middle East Table
- The broker has named Mohammed Almadhoun as Head of Middle East and Osama Hamdan as Head of Sales, both moving over from rival brokers to lead its Dubai-based regional operation.
- The hires follow Pepperstone's December 2025 UAE licence and Dubai office launch, adding to a growing roster of brokers competing for Middle East trading clients and talent.
Wednesday, 15/07/2026 | 06:40 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Pepperstone Expands Perpetual CFD Suite Beyond SpaceX to Metals, Indices and Oil
- Gold, silver, index and oil perps are already trading, with availability varying by Pepperstone entity and jurisdiction.
- In the European Union, regulators already treat perpetual futures as CFDs subject to retail leverage caps.
Monday, 13/07/2026 | 06:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Capital.com Names Ex-Pepperstone InfoSec GM as VP of IT Operations During Product and AI Shift
- Mariia Erokhina worked at Sumsub as Chief Information Security Officer for over two years.
- She spent around three years at Citi as Senior Business Information Security Officer.
Monday, 22/06/2026 | 14:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Pepperstone Reveals Staking, DeFi Roadmap in Fireblocks Deal
- The CFD broker's Australian spot exchange relies on the Fireblocks stack for custody, compliance and smart contract execution.
- The update signals product expansion beyond spot trading, including staking and decentralized finance for clients.
Thursday, 14/05/2026 | 08:24 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Pepperstone, Capital.com, and Trade Nation Establish Rare Collective Voice in Bahamas
- The trio has launched a new industry body in what looks like an attempt to “institutionalize” an offshore hub.
- “We are not excluding anyone from joining,” Pepperstone’s Tamas Szabo told Finance Magnates, adding that “a lot more firms” are already involved.
- Since 2020, the Bahamas has evolved into a more structured and higher-cost jurisdiction with tighter rules.
Tuesday, 12/05/2026 | 14:43 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Pepperstone UK Profit Jumps 81% to £18 Million in FY25
- Trading revenue at the FCA-regulated subsidiary climbed 16% to £15 million in the year ended June 2025.
- Profit before tax nearly doubled to £24.1 million, fueled by a sharp rise in services income paid by sister entities within the wider Pepperstone group.
Sunday, 12/04/2026 | 18:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Pepperstone’s Majority Shareholders Ordered to Pay AU$97 Million to Former Owner
- Fiona Lock’s FX Group Holdings bought a 60 per cent stake in Pepperstone from Champ in 2018.
- Champ loaned Lock AU$150 million to finance the buyout, which was repaid with interest over four years. But then the dispute began.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 11:57 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Weekly Update: Pepperstone Crypto Launch; European CFD Shift; Plus500 Deposits Surge
- ISO 20022 migration hits 97% adoption; brokers face workflow, validation, and operational adjustments.
- Bithumb mistakenly credits $40B BTC; recovers 99.7%; pledges stronger verification, AI monitoring.
Saturday, 14/02/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Breaking: Pepperstone Launches Its Dedicated Crypto Exchange in Australia
- The crypto exchange has a separate website and operates under the brand Pepperstone Crypto.
- At launch, the exchange lists five coins, including two USD-pegged stablecoins. It is also targeting crypto traders with an aggressive flat fee of 0.1 per cent.
Thursday, 12/02/2026 | 05:39 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Pepperstone Launches Dubai Hub With SCA Approval as Retail Broker Interest Grows
- SCA licence lets Pepperstone offer regulated “marketing, promotion, and limited advisory services” in the UAE.
- XM, Scope, and the company are among brokers obtaining UAE onshore licences this month.
Monday, 08/12/2025 | 09:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Pepperstone Hunts for CTO to Spearhead “Imminent Crypto Expansion”
- The company seeks a hands-on technology leader to oversee its in-house crypto exchange infrastructure.
- The new executive hire is one of the final steps before Pepperstone’s crypto exchange moves from development to rollout.
Tuesday, 02/12/2025 | 15:51 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Pepperstone CEO: “We’re Taking Down Scam Sites Almost Every Day”
- Tamas Szabo said it is becoming “depressingly part of daily business,” despite Pepperstone having purchased over 100 domain name variants to prevent misuse.
- He also criticized domain registrars for not doing enough to stop deceptive registrations linked to impersonation schemes.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 19:03 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Pepperstone and Swiset Team Up to Launch Trading Competitions
- The agreement aims to enable Introducing Brokers to access branded contests to enhance client retention.
- Swiset’s Competitions Engine and Community Module will be integrated into Pepperstone’s platform as part of the deal.
Wednesday, 01/10/2025 | 14:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Tom Williams Becomes Pepperstone’s New COO, Rob Bowen Moves to Commercial Chief
- Williams has been promoted to the role from his previous position of General Manager of Financial Risks, Analytics, and Operations.
- Bowen stepped down as the Chief Operating Officer recently.
Monday, 18/08/2025 | 05:32 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Pepperstone UK Posts £9.9M Profit, Increases Trading Products to 1,400+ in 2024
- The UK-based CFD broker maintains strong financial performance despite a slight revenue dip.
- It also paid a £6.3 million dividend, the first such distribution since at least 2022.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 06:10 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Pepperstone Promotes Mariia Erokhina to General Manager of Information Security and Compliance
- Erokhina has been with Pepperstone for just over a year, initially serving as the Head of IT Security.
- She has significant experience in IT security, having previously worked with notable brands, including Citi.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 19:48 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Pepperstone Appoints FP Markets’ Kim Reilly as Head of Client Experience
- Reilly is a seasoned executive in the FX and CFD trading industry with extensive experience in client relations and partnerships.
- She previously worked at FP Markets, where she held leadership roles in Cyprus and London.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 12:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Tesla, Wall Street Giants Made 80–90% of Gains After Hours, New Pepperstone Data Shows
- New data reveals that the bulk of share price increases for tech leaders occurred outside regular trading hours since March 2024.
- It drove Pepperstone to expand its 24-hour stock offerings, adding additional 79 US share CFDs.
Monday, 24/02/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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