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Same brand. Different margin.
| PepperstonePepperstone · Two countries. Two legal entities. | PepperstoneUnited Kingdom · FCA | PepperstoneBahamas · SCB |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum leverage | 30:1 | 200:1 |
| Theoretical initial margin | €100 | €15 |
| Loss on a 1% adverse move* | €30 | €30 |
Illustration, not a trading quote. Eligibility and instrument-specific terms apply; clients cannot freely choose their legal entity.
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* Margin = €3,000 ÷ leverage. A 1% adverse move on the same exposure represents €30 in either case, before costs and currency conversion. This is not the total account funding required. Margin close-out may occur before that move, depending on account equity and positions; €30 is not a maximum loss. Higher leverage can amplify risk when used to increase exposure.
Pepperstone disclosures checked 6 September 2026. The Bahamas figure is from the retail column, not the professional offer. This example does not create or change a rating.
Pepperstone Limited
FCA · 684312
Pepperstone Markets Limited
SCB · SIA-F217
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