Equiti Review: Regulation, Costs and Trading Platforms

Key Advantages and Drawbacks

The strengths and weaknesses of Equiti follow from the terms it published for the first quarter of 2026. What matters sits in two live account types, Standard and Premier, in what a round turn costs on a balance of 500 dollars, in the spread on the major currency pairs, gold and the indices, and in how deposits and withdrawals are handled. The short summary comes first, before the detail.

Advantages

• A strong and varied licence portfolio spanning a first-tier authority (FCA in the United Kingdom) and second-tier ones (SCA in the United Arab Emirates, JSC in Jordan and CySEC in Cyprus), a regulatory spread that is rare among brokers serving the Arab region
• An established regional presence across the Middle East and North Africa, with physical offices in Dubai and Amman, which gives an Arabic-speaking trader a greater sense of proximity and confidence
• A wide range of more than 2,000 instruments covering forex, shares, indices, commodities, digital assets and exchange-traded funds
• A zero-dollar minimum deposit on the standard account, which lets any trader start easily
• Technical support in Arabic, available around the clock 6 days a week through live chat and email
• The proprietary Equiti Trader platform alongside the standard MT4 and MT5

Drawbacks

• A relatively wide spread on the standard account, averaging 1.4 pips on EURUSD, next to competitors such as Exness, which publishes a lower average on its own standard account
• The Premier account requires a minimum deposit of 100 dollars and charges a commission of 3.50 dollars per lot each way, which is high next to competitors offering a comparable commission on a lower minimum
• An inactivity charge applied after 180 days without trading, which can bite on anyone who does not trade regularly
• A withdrawal charge on international bank transfers, 30 dollars, where some competitors withdraw free of charge
• The Islamic account levies a substitute administration charge on some instruments, so it is not entirely free

Overall, Equiti suits traders in the Arab region who want a firm with a strong regional regulatory presence and a wide range of instruments. It may not be the best choice for anyone looking for the lowest possible cost of trading, or for an Islamic account with no administration charge.

Company Information

The Equiti group was founded in 2008 under the name Divisa Capital Group in the United Kingdom, then rebranded in 2016 to become Equiti Group. The group’s head office is now in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, with historical roots in Amman, Jordan, where it was among the first international firms to take a brokerage licence from the Jordanian securities regulator.

As of February 2026, Equiti operates through a broad network of regulated legal entities in at least seven jurisdictions: the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Cyprus, the Seychelles, Kenya and Armenia. That geographic spread reflects the company’s ambition to serve several markets while meeting the local regulatory requirements in each.

The group employs more than 590 staff working from offices on five continents, providing brokerage services to individuals and institutions alike. Equiti Capital in London concentrates on liquidity and institutional brokerage (Prime Brokerage), while the regional entities in Dubai, Amman and the Seychelles serve retail traders in the main. It is worth noting that the company was known in its early years as Divisa Capital and specialised in institutional liquidity before expanding into retail services and rebuilding its commercial identity under the name Equiti in 2016. The shift reflects a deliberate strategy of expansion into retail markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.

The company has taken several industry awards over the years and takes part regularly in the major financial exhibitions and conferences in the Arab region, among them Forex Expo Dubai and the Amman money exhibition. That physical presence at regional events gives a trader the chance to meet the company’s team directly and try the platforms in person before opening an account.

Is Equiti a scam? The question comes up repeatedly in Arabic search results. On the public registers, no. The company holds licences from recognised authorities in several countries, set out in the next section, has physical offices in Dubai, Amman, London and Limassol, and an operating history running back more than 17 years. None of that means it is free of complaints. On Trustpilot the company carries a rating of 3.5 out of 5 from around 280 reviews, which is that platform’s own figure and not this site’s, with individual complaints about withdrawals and execution quality from some clients. Complaints of that kind exist at most brokers and each case needs judging on its own facts. The guide to avoiding scam brokers sets out how to check any brokerage independently.

Why Traders Might Choose Equiti

Several things set Equiti apart from other brokerages working in the region. None of them makes it the ideal broker for everyone, but together they make it worth considering for particular kinds of trader.

Regional regulatory presence: This is the most striking thing about the firm. Equiti is not simply a foreign broker serving the region from a distance; it holds local licences from the Securities and Commodities Authority in the United Arab Emirates (SCA) and from the Jordanian securities regulator (JSC). A trader in the Emirates or in Jordan therefore deals with an entity under direct local supervision, not only an offshore entity in the Seychelles or the British Virgin Islands. Regional regulation at that level is rare among international brokers serving the Arab region.

Breadth of instruments: With more than 2,000 tradable instruments, Equiti offers a wide range covering forex pairs, international shares, indices, commodities, digital assets and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The instrument list published for the MT5 platform covers most trading needs, whether the focus is forex or American and European shares.

Flexibility on deposits: The option of opening a standard account with no minimum deposit puts Equiti within reach of beginners who want to try live trading with small amounts. That is particularly useful for anyone starting out on the basics of trading.

Genuine Arabic-language support: The company’s roots in the Arab region, in Jordan and the Emirates, show in how it presents its Arabic-language support: the website and the support pages are written in Arabic rather than machine-translated, and the material uses local financial terminology. Response speed and reply quality are not assessed here.

Several platforms: Alongside the standard MT4 and MT5, Equiti offers its own Equiti Trader platform, with a modern interface and advanced analysis tools. A trader can therefore pick whichever suits their style.

Licences and Regulation

Each Equiti licence number appears on the register of the authority that issued it, as those registers stood in February 2026. The group holds one of the strongest licence portfolios among brokers operating across the Middle East and North Africa. The table below sets out every regulated entity working under the Equiti Group umbrella.

Is Equiti genuinely licensed? Yes, and it can be checked directly. Open the FCA register in the United Kingdom (register.fca.org.uk) and search number 528328: Equiti Capital UK Limited comes back as registered and authorised. The SCA licence in the Emirates can be checked the same way on the Securities and Commodities Authority site (sca.gov.ae), using licence code CP-0000791. For more on why licensing matters in the trading industry and how to check it, a detailed guide covers the ground.

What that means in practice for a trader in the Arab region: It depends on country of residence. A resident of the United Arab Emirates will most likely deal with the locally regulated SCA entity, which counts as a positive, because the Emirati Securities and Commodities Authority imposes strict requirements on client-money segregation and disclosure. A resident of Jordan will deal with the JSC entity. Anyone in another Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Egypt or Morocco for instance, will most likely be routed to the Seychelles entity (FSA), which sits under a lighter regulatory regime than the European and Emirati entities.

Reading a guide to checking a broker’s licence is worth doing before opening any trading account. In fairness, holding genuine regional licences from SCA and JSC gives Equiti a clear competitive advantage over brokers such as XM and others that serve the Arab region exclusively through offshore entities.

A note on the Emirati SCA licence: Equiti was among the first international firms to take an OTC licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority in the United Arab Emirates after the regulatory framework for over-the-counter derivatives was updated. The licence subjects the company to strict requirements covering minimum capital, periodic financial reporting, client-money segregation, and compliance with anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing standards. An Emirati trader who opens an account through the SCA entity comes under local regulatory oversight of a kind most international brokers operating in the region do not offer.

The Jordanian JSC licence: Equiti holds its licence from the Jordanian securities regulator under registration number 50248, and at the time it was granted the company was the first specialist international brokerage to obtain a licence of that kind in Jordan in more than ten years. The Jordanian office sits in the Juba complex on Sulaiman al-Nabulsi Street in the Abdali district of Amman. That physical presence in Jordan, together with a local licence, adds a further layer of confidence for Jordanian traders and gives them recourse to the local regulator in the event of a dispute.

Opening an Account and Verification

As of February 2026, the account-opening process is simple and direct, though it runs to more steps than at some competitors. Initial registration on the Equiti website takes about 5 minutes: personal details, country of residence, and the account type required.

Identity verification (KYC) is the step that takes longest. The company asks for two documents: proof of identity, a passport or a national identity card, and proof of address, a recent utility bill dated no more than 3 months back or a bank statement. Both are uploaded through the platform, and the broker puts completion at one working day. Some reviews online report that verification can take longer in certain cases, which generally turns on the quality of the documents and the workload in compliance.

The point to watch is that Equiti routes an applicant automatically to the appropriate entity based on country of residence. Register from the Emirates and the account opens with the entity supervised by SCA. Anyone from a country outside the regional entities is routed to the Seychelles entity. That automatic routing matters, because it settles the level of regulatory oversight and the trading terms that apply.

Anyone new to trading who wants to understand the basic steps involved in opening a trading account can turn to the guide to opening a trading account, which walks through the process for different brokers.

• Open the Equiti website and choose to open a live account
• Enter the personal details (name, email address, telephone number, country of residence)
• Choose the account type (Standard or Premier)
• Upload the verification documents (identity plus proof of address)
• Deposit and choose a trading platform (MT4, MT5 or Equiti Trader)

Account Types

Equiti offers a simplified account structure of two main types, a different approach from brokers that run 4 or 5 separate levels. Simplicity in the options has its advantages, because it makes the decision easier than picking between several near-identical tiers.

On the published terms, the Standard account suits anyone starting out who would rather not deal with a commission-bearing account. Its spread is wider than on the Premier account but stays inside the industry’s normal range. The Premier account is the better fit for active traders and scalpers, where the spread starts at zero and the commission is fixed and known in advance.

The maximum advertised leverage runs to 1:2000, among the highest in the industry. It is worth noting that the leverage actually available depends on the entity the account sits with and on the instrument traded. The CySEC entity caps leverage at 1:30 for European clients under the ESMA rules. The SCA entity in the Emirates may apply different limits under the authority’s instructions. High leverage (1:500 or more) is generally available through the Seychelles entity. High leverage is a double-edged instrument: it magnifies gains and losses alike. A beginner using 1:2000 leverage can lose an entire stake on a single wrong trade. Starting at low leverage (1:50 or less) and raising it gradually as experience and risk-management skill develop is the sensible course.

The Islamic account: Equiti offers an Islamic account, free of overnight charges, on both account types. Switching an existing account to Islamic terms runs through a request to customer support, and the broker states a turnaround of one working day. One point deserves attention: the Islamic account at Equiti waives the overnight (swap) charge on the major and minor currency pairs and on the precious metals, but it may levy a substitute administration charge on exotic currency pairs and on contracts for difference over shares and indices. That differs from competitors such as Exness, which provides an Islamic account automatically with no administration charge on any instrument. Whether forex trading is permissible under Sharia is a religious question beyond the scope of this review, but a trader seeking compliance should ask specifically about the substitute administration charges before opening an account.

Fees and Trading Costs

Trading costs are what decide long-run profitability more than any other single factor. The spreads set out below are the published figures at different points in the trading day, across the London session, the New York session and the overlap between the two, measured against three main competitors: Exness, XM and IC Markets.

Spreads

Compared at different points in the day through February 2026, the spread widens noticeably while the European and American markets are closed, after midnight Riyadh time, and narrows to its best levels during the overlap of the London and New York sessions.

The table below sets out the approximate average spread on the standard account, with no commission, for the most heavily traded instruments against three competitors. The figures are approximate, drawn from independent published data and from the brokers’ own websites for the first quarter of 2026.

As the table shows, the Equiti spread on the standard account sits in the middle of the group: below XM on every instrument, but above Exness and IC Markets, which publish tighter spreads on their standard accounts. For the lowest possible cost with Equiti, the Premier account is the better choice.

Commissions

The Standard account charges no commission on trading at all; the cost is built entirely into the spread. The Premier account charges a commission of 3.50 dollars per standard lot each way, which comes to 7 dollars for a round turn. That matches the commission IC Markets charges on its Raw Spread account, and Exness on its Raw Spread account too.

On the published schedule the commission is competitive in absolute terms. The real difference lies in the actual spread paid alongside the commission, which is what settles the total cost of each trade.

Overnight Financing (Swaps)

Overnight charges apply to positions still open after the daily market close. They vary with the instrument, the direction of the position and prevailing interest rates. The swap is calculated three times over on Wednesdays, to cover the weekend.

On Islamic accounts, the major and minor currency pairs and the precious metals are exempt from the overnight charge. Exotic currency pairs and some contracts for difference may attract a substitute administration charge instead.

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees

Depositing is free from Equiti’s side by every available route. Withdrawing differs: a domestic bank transfer is free, while an international bank transfer costs 30 dollars. A withdrawal through some e-wallets can carry a charge of between 1% and 30 dollars, depending on the provider.

It is also worth noting that Equiti may apply an additional charge on withdrawals from accounts with low, irregular or suspicious activity, running between 0.5% and 1% per withdrawal. The policy is stated in the terms of service and a trader should be aware of it.

Inactivity Fees

Equiti applies an inactivity charge to accounts that go unused for 180 days, which is 6 months. Open an account, fund it and leave it untraded for six months, and a monthly charge starts coming off the balance. The drawback deserves mention, because other brokers, Exness among them, charge nothing at all for inactivity.

Overall Assessment of Fees

Overall, the Equiti fee structure is acceptable without being the cheapest on the market. The Premier account offers a competitive total cost of trading thanks to its low spread. The standard account suits beginners, but its spread is wider than at some competitors. The withdrawal charge on international transfers and the inactivity charge are weak points next to brokers that provide both free.

Desktop Trading Platforms

Equiti offers three main trading platforms, which lets a trader pick whichever matches their level of experience and their needs.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4): The most widely used platform in forex and the preferred choice of millions of traders. It supports automated trading through expert advisors (Expert Advisors) and carries a broad set of technical indicators and charting tools. Equiti lists MT4 among the platforms it offers; connection stability is not assessed here.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5): The newer generation of MetaTrader, with extra features including more timeframes (21 against 9 on MT4), market depth (DOM), a built-in economic calendar and support for more asset classes. Every instrument Equiti lists can be traded through MT5, while MT4 carries some restrictions on what is available, particularly shares and ETF funds.

Equiti Trader: This is Equiti’s own platform, running in the browser with nothing to install. The Equiti Trader interface is newer and visually more appealing than MT4 or MT5. The platform carries advanced charting tools, technical indicators, price alerts and one-click trading. Its clearest advantage is that it needs no installation and runs in any modern browser.

For a detailed look at what each trading platform does well and badly, see the guide to the different trading platforms and how they compare.

Mobile Trading Apps

In an age of trading from the phone, Equiti offers its own Equiti Trader app alongside the official MetaTrader apps. The description of the Equiti Trader app below refers to the Android release current in February 2026.

The Equiti Trader app carries a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Play, from more than 2,400 ratings. It supports Arabic in full and offers a clean interface that is easy to move around.

On the published feature list, positions can be opened and closed quickly and directly. The charts run smoothly and technical indicators can be added to them. The app also handles account management, deposits and withdrawals, and carries news and research. Order entry from the phone is not timed here. Some users on Google Play mention occasional slowness in price updates, which is a reported complaint rather than a measured finding.

Alongside the Equiti Trader app, the official MT4 and MT5 apps from MetaQuotes are available on both stores.

Available Trading Instruments

This is one of the main strengths at Equiti. The company lists more than 2,000 instruments for trading through contracts for difference (CFDs), a count that beats many direct competitors. The instrument list published for the MT5 platform sets out the detail of each class.

The breadth of international shares, more than 900 shares, is a clear advantage next to brokers such as Exness, which lists around 100 shares only. Where share trading is part of a strategy, Equiti offers a far better selection. On forex, 60+ pairs is enough and covers the major, minor and exotic pairs most traders need.

Gold (XAUUSD) is one of the most heavily traded instruments on the platform, and the spread on it is competitive, particularly on the Premier account. For readers interested in precious metals, the guide to trading gold covers the basics of that market.

The presence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the instrument list distinguishes Equiti from many conventional forex brokers, which concentrate on currency pairs and commodities alone. An ETF lets a trader invest in a diversified basket of shares, bonds or sectors through a single instrument, which gives better portfolio diversification. The feature is useful above all for traders who want to combine short-term speculation with investment in particular sectors or markets.

One important note: the number of instruments available can differ between the platforms (MT4, MT5 and Equiti Trader) and between the regulated entities. Some instruments available through the Seychelles entity may not be available through the Emirati SCA entity, and the reverse also holds. Checking the instrument list for the relevant entity before opening an account is worth the effort.

Order Execution

Order execution matters most to active traders. Execution quality is not independently measured here, so no fill-time figures are given. Equiti states that it uses a market-execution model (Market Execution) for every order, which is the model professional traders prefer because it fills at the best price available without a requote.

A market-execution model fills at the best price available rather than holding an order back for a requote, which suits scalpers who depend on entering and leaving quickly. No timings for the major currency pairs are stated here.

On slippage (Slippage), no figures are given here, because none can be established from a primary source. Slippage is a normal feature of any market-execution model, small on the major pairs in ordinary conditions and wider around significant economic data releases or in thin liquidity. The broker publishes no slippage statistics of its own.

The order types available include immediate market orders, pending orders (Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Stop), stop-loss and take-profit, and advanced orders such as Trailing Stop. All of them are supported across the platforms the broker offers.

Another point worth noting is that Equiti states it uses liquidity aggregation (Liquidity Aggregation) from several liquidity providers on Premier accounts, which in theory gives better prices and faster fills. On the standard account the company operates a market-maker model (Market Maker), acting as counterparty to the trade. The model is common across the industry and does not necessarily imply a conflict of interest, but a trader should know which execution mechanism applies to their account.

On order protection in periods of sharp volatility, a stop-loss fills at the market price available rather than exactly at the level set, whenever slippage is severe. That behaviour is normal and expected at every broker using market execution, and is not particular to Equiti.

Deposit Methods

Equiti offers a varied set of deposit methods covering most of what traders in the Arab region need. The routes, the minimums, the processing times and the fees the broker states for each are set out below.

The positive is that every deposit route is free from Equiti’s own side. It is worth noting, though, that the payment provider, the bank or the e-wallet, may charge a fee of its own. A currency conversion charge can also apply where the account currency differs from the deposit currency.

On the stated processing times, a card deposit is the fastest and most convenient route. The e-wallets are quick as well. A bank transfer is the slowest option, but it may be the preferred one for anyone depositing a large amount.

Withdrawal Methods

The withdrawal routes at Equiti mirror the deposit routes, with some important differences in the fees and the processing times. The process runs through the account dashboard and is a simple one, though arrival times differ with the method chosen.

Can money be withdrawn from Equiti, and what about withdrawal problems with Equiti? These are among the most frequent questions in Arabic search. Yes, withdrawals run through the routes the broker publishes: a card withdrawal, an e-wallet route such as Skrill, and a bank transfer, on the processing times set out in the table below as published in 2026. No withdrawal has been placed or timed here, so those times stand unverified, and a fully verified account is the precondition for every route.

The complaints that appear on platforms such as Trustpilot about withdrawal problems at Equiti mostly concern cases where identity verification was never completed, or disputes over the terms of a promotional bonus. In August 2025 a prominent complaint appeared from a client accusing the company of withholding funds, but each case needs judging on its own facts, and on whether the conditions were met, before any general conclusion is drawn.

The sensible course is always to complete full identity verification before depositing a large sum, to use the same payment method for the deposit and the withdrawal, and to keep a record of every transaction made.

Customer Support

The support channels published as of February 2026 are set out below. Response speed and reply quality are not assessed here, and the shape of the offering reflects a company with roots in the Arab region.

Live Chat: Live chat is published as a support channel and is staffed in Arabic. No target response time is published for it, and waiting times are not assessed here. The channel covers account and product questions, including the difference between the Standard and Premier accounts.

Email: Written enquiries go to the published support address, and the answers come back in Arabic. No target turnaround is published for email, and reply speed is not assessed here.

Equiti provides customer service in six languages: Arabic, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and Tagalog. Arabic being one of the core languages rather than an afterthought reflects the company’s focus on the Arab market.

A clear advantage at Equiti is the telephone support run out of its Dubai and Amman offices, a channel missing at some international brokers. The company staffs Arabic-language support from those regional offices rather than routing it through machine translation.

Research and Educational Material

The educational and research material Equiti provides covers the basics acceptably, with some more advanced content alongside, but it does not reach the depth and breadth of brokers such as IG or Saxo.

Educational content: The website carries a set of articles and instructional videos covering subjects such as the basics of trading, technical and fundamental analysis, and risk management. Part of that material is available in Arabic. It suits beginners and intermediate traders, and is thin for advanced ones.

Research and news: Equiti publishes market research and financial news through its website and its platforms. As of February 2026, the research appears on a regular schedule but covers the main instruments only, the major currency pairs, gold and oil, without going deeply into individual shares or emerging markets.

Calculators: The website carries a trading calculator that works out position size, the margin required and the potential profit or loss. The tools are useful above all for beginners learning risk management.

Online seminars (Webinars): Equiti runs educational webinars in Arabic on a regular schedule, which reflects the company’s interest in the Arab market. They cover a range of subjects, from technical analysis through to trading strategies.

Overall, the educational material at Equiti is mid-range and acceptable for a beginner or an intermediate trader. The Arabic-language webinars add real value, particularly for anyone who prefers to learn by video. For deeper teaching on financial analysis and its tools, specialist sources alongside what the broker provides are worth using.

Another positive is that Equiti provides a demo account (Demo) that allows the platforms and tools to be tested with virtual money before any real money is at risk. The demo is available on all three platforms (MT4, MT5, Equiti Trader) and reproduces live trading conditions on price and spread. Spending at least two weeks on the demo before moving to live trading is a sensible way to understand how the platform behaves and to try a strategy without risk.

Fund Safety and Safeguards

Fund safety is one of the most important factors in choosing a brokerage, especially in a market that carries high risk. The safeguards Equiti published as of February 2026 fall into several layers, and which layer applies depends on the entity holding the account.

Client fund segregation: Equiti states that client money is held in separate accounts at first-tier banks (Tier 1 banks). In theory that means that were the company to become insolvent, money belonging to clients would not be mixed with the company’s operating assets. The standard of segregation and supervision varies with the authority: the FCA entity is held to the strictest requirements, while the Seychelles entity sits under a lighter regime.

Negative balance protection: Equiti provides negative balance protection, which means an account cannot lose more than the amount held in it, however violent the market move. That matters most where high leverage is in use.

Compensation schemes: The Equiti Capital UK Ltd entity is authorised by FCA. The CySEC entity participates in the statutory investor compensation fund (ICF), a scheme whose ceiling is set at 20,000 euros. The SCA and JSC entities fall under the local regimes in the Emirates and in Jordan respectively. The Seychelles entity has no comparable government scheme.

Anti-money-laundering compliance: Equiti applies KYC (know your customer) and anti-money-laundering (AML) standards across all its entities, with tighter verification steps at the withdrawal stage in particular.

In summary on fund safety: Equiti is a company with a long operating record (17+ years), a varied licence portfolio and client money segregated at major banks. The level of protection that actually applies depends on the entity the account trades through. A trader in the Emirates or in Jordan comes under sound local regulatory oversight, including direct supervision by a local authority they can turn to in a dispute. A trader routed through the Seychelles entity gets less, but still has segregation of client money and negative balance protection.

One important point deserves stating: fund safety at a broker does nothing about trading losses. Even under the best regulatory oversight, trading the financial markets remains a high-risk activity in which the great majority of retail traders lose money. Segregation of funds means only that the broker will not steal or misappropriate money; it offers no shelter from bad trading decisions. Learning the basics of risk management therefore matters more, often, than the choice of broker.

The Verdict

On the terms Equiti published through the first quarter of 2026, this is a trustworthy broker distinguished by a strong regional regulatory presence across the Middle East and North Africa, with some important reservations that deserve weighing.

Who Equiti suits:

• Traders in the Emirates and Jordan who would rather deal with a company under direct local supervision (SCA / JSC)
• Anyone looking for a wide range of instruments, more than 2,000 of them, including shares and ETFs
• Traders who value physical offices and genuine Arabic-language support in the region
• Beginners who want to start with no minimum deposit

Who it may not suit:

• Anyone looking for the lowest possible cost of trading, since the standard account spread is wider than at some competitors
• Anyone who wants an entirely free Islamic account with no administration charge on any instrument
• Inactive traders, who may be caught by the inactivity charge after 6 months
• Anyone looking for an entirely free withdrawal by international bank transfer

The common concerns, addressed:

On the question “Is Equiti a scam or a fraud?” which recurs in Arabic search: on the public registers, no. The company has operated since 2008 and holds licences from 7 regulators in different countries, FCA in the United Kingdom and SCA in the Emirates among them, with physical offices in Dubai, Amman and London. As at any brokerage, individual complaints exist online and each needs assessing independently. For more on telling a trustworthy firm from an untrustworthy one, read the guide to fraud in the trading market.

On “Is Equiti banned in Saudi Arabia?”: the company is not specifically banned, but it holds no licence from the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA). Saudi traders generally deal with the Seychelles entity or with the Emirati one. The decision rests with the trader after weighing the risk.

On “withdrawal problems with Equiti”: no withdrawal has been placed here, so nothing is claimed about timing. The complaints in circulation usually trace back to incomplete verification or to disputes over bonus terms.

This review carries no headline score of its own; the published rating for the broker is derived from the rating methodology and shown in the summary panel at the top of this page. What the sections above describe is a strong regional broker with a distinctive licence portfolio and a wide instrument range, plus the advantage of a local presence in the Emirates and Jordan. The reservations concern the relatively wide spread on the standard account, the withdrawal charges, and the administration charges on the Islamic account. Comparing it on the broker reviews index against other options such as CFI is worth doing before any final decision.

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