We have arranged access to Equiti, a regulated multi-entity broker, so you can trade forex, indices, commodities and shares from your own platform. You open and run the account yourself — there is nothing to arrange with us first.
Risk warning: Contracts for difference and spot foreign exchange are complex leveraged products. They carry a high risk of losing money rapidly, and losses can exceed the amount you deposit. Equiti operates a stop-out when account equity falls below 30% of required margin, but in fast markets positions close at the next available price and that is expressly not a guarantee — neither Equiti entity offers negative balance protection. Trading these products is not suitable for everyone. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose, and seek independent professional advice if you are unsure.
Most of what we do sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from day trading — funds, structured notes, pensions, long-horizon planning. But a recurring request from clients has been the ability to hold a self-directed trading account alongside that: somewhere to take a short-term currency view, hedge an exposure they already have, or simply trade their own ideas without routing them through an adviser.
Rather than leave people to pick a broker from a search engine, where the loudest advertiser tends to win, we went and found one we were prepared to put our name to. Equiti is regulated in every market it operates in, it is not a white-label of somebody else, and it has been trading for over fifteen years. That is a meaningfully different starting point from the offshore brands that dominate paid search in this category.
This suits you if you already understand leveraged trading, you want direct market access on MT4 or MT5, and you are trading with money that is genuinely surplus to your plans.
It does not suit you if you are trying to grow a retirement pot, if the money has a job to do within a few years, or if you have not traded leveraged products before. Losses on these instruments are not capped at what you deposit. If your goal is long-term growth, the funds and structured products on our investments pages are built for that and this is not. If you are not sure which describes you, ask us before you open anything.
Equiti is a brokerage group operating across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, with separately regulated companies in each region. The group runs execution-only businesses under the Capital Market Authority of the UAE, the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles, the Jordan Securities Commission and the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya, alongside FCA- and CySEC-authorised entities in the UK and Cyprus that serve professional clients only.
Two of those companies are relevant to you, and which one you deal with is decided by where you live. They are separate legal entities with different regulators and different terms, which is why the comparison below makes you pick one before it shows you a number.
All three trade the same markets on the same platforms. What differs is how Equiti gets paid — through a wider spread, or through a commission on a raw spread — and what it takes to open one.
Showing terms for Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles. Clients outside the UAE. Not available to residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Japan.
No minimum deposit, no commission — the spread carries the cost.
A low entry point with tighter spreads and still no commission.
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, with a commission per lot.
Trading on margin carries a high level of risk to your capital, and you can lose more than your initial deposit.
Everything above happens between you and Equiti. We do not see your application, your documents or your balance, and we cannot intervene in it.
Equiti is a group of separately regulated companies. Which one holds your account depends on where you live, and they are not interchangeable — the terms below differ between them.
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles.
Registered office: First Floor, Marina House, Eden Island, Seychelles
Who it onboards: Clients outside the UAE. Not available to residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Japan.
Equiti’s own risk warning for this entity: “Margined FX and contracts for difference are complex leveraged products which carry a high level of risk and can result in losses that exceed your initial investment. We recommend you seek professional advice before investing.”
Regulated by the Capital Market Authority of the UAE (CMA), formerly known as SCA.
Registered office: Lamborghini Building, Floor 2, Office 202, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 117814, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Who it onboards: UAE residents, including anyone who wants to fund an account from a local bank in AED. Not directed at residents of the United States, Belgium, Canada or Singapore.
Equiti’s own risk warning for this entity: “Over-the-counter leveraged derivative contracts, including contracts for difference and spot foreign exchange, are complex financial instruments. These instruments come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how these products work, whether you can afford to incur losses and whether you have the appropriate risk appetite. We recommend you seek professional advice before investing.”
Equiti also operates FCA-authorised and CySEC-authorised entities in the UK and Cyprus. Both serve professional clients and eligible counterparties only and are not available to retail clients, so neither is offered here.
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No. Registration happens entirely on Equiti’s own portal — you complete the application, upload your documents and fund the account without any contact with us. We are happy to talk through whether this is appropriate for you before you start, but nothing requires it.
Link to this questionIf you are a UAE resident, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, regulated by the Capital Market Authority of the UAE. Everyone else is onboarded by Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles. The two have different terms, so check the figures for the right entity — maximum leverage is 1:500 in the UAE and up to 1:2000 through Seychelles, and the Premier minimum is USD 3,000 versus USD 100.
Link to this questionYes. Equiti states this plainly for both entities. There is a stop-out that starts closing positions when your equity falls below 30% of the margin required, but Equiti is explicit that in fast-moving markets positions close at the next available price, which could cost you the whole deposit or more. Neither entity offers negative balance protection.
Link to this questionOn Classic and Standard there is no commission — Equiti is paid through the spread, averaging 1.6 and 1.4 pips respectively. On Premier the spread starts at 0.0 pips and you pay US$3.50 per lot per side instead. Premier only works out cheaper above a certain trading volume; below it, Standard costs less.
Link to this questionYes, but the arrangements differ. In the UAE there is a dedicated swap-free mini account on MT5, available on Standard and Premier, exempt from swaps on major currencies, precious metals and indices — with swap-free status tied to a USD 25,000 deposit cap, above which admin fees apply to overnight positions. Through Seychelles, swap-free is granted on request at Equiti’s discretion rather than being a separate account, and an administrative fee applies after a grace period, charged daily and tripled on Wednesdays.
Link to this questionFor the UAE entity: proof of identity such as a valid passport, proof of address such as a rental contract or utility bill, and proof of account such as a bank statement. Equiti also asks about your trading experience and runs appropriateness checks. Requirements vary by country of residence, and Equiti does not publish a document list for the Seychelles entity — it will tell you during the application.
Link to this questionYes. Equiti offers a free demo account funded with USD 10,000 of simulated money. If you have not traded leveraged products before, use it first — the demo is the cheapest way to find out whether this suits you.
Link to this questionEquiti pays us a share of the spread or commission on trades placed by clients we introduce. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not change the terms you get. We think you should know it, which is why it is on this page rather than in a footnote.
Link to this questionImportant: This page is information about a third party’s service. It is not a personal recommendation, not advice, and not an offer or inducement to trade. Global Investments is not authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and nothing here has been approved as a financial promotion by an authorised person. UK retail clients should not treat it as one. Account terms, spreads, leverage and minimums are set by Equiti and can change without notice — always confirm the current terms on Equiti’s own documentation before depositing. Leveraged trading is not suitable for most people saving towards a long-term goal; if that is what you are trying to do, speak to us about the alternatives first.
