Pepperstone review: Legal settlement with CPE Capital resolves debt issues
In late February 2026, a settlement agreement was reached between Pepperstone and investment group CPE Capital regarding debt payment. This deal marked an important step in the legal process that had been ongoing for several years after CPE Capital filed a lawsuit against the owners of Pepperstone, demanding payment for the debt incurred from a deal, FNG reported.
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The history of the dispute: The acquisition and debt
The dispute between CPE Capital and Pepperstone arose after CPE Capital purchased 60% of Pepperstone's shares in 2016 for 90 million Australian dollars. The deal was partly financed with a 150 million Australian dollar loan, which was meant to be paid off over five years. However, in 2018, CPE Capital sold its stake in the company to FX Group Holdings, leading to disagreements over the terms of the deal and the remaining debt after the sale.
In 2025, CPE Capital filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, claiming that Pepperstone had not fulfilled the terms of the agreement and had failed to share the profits from the company's growth after the loan was repaid. The court ruled that FX Group must pay 96.9 million Australian dollars plus interest.
Outcome and consequences for the company
The legal dispute ended with a ruling in favor of CPE Capital, and now the parties have come to an agreement regarding the debt payment. It is important to note that Pepperstone itself was not part of the lawsuit and continues to operate as a regular trading service.
This settlement closes one of the legal matters for the company, allowing Pepperstone to continue growing its business and strengthening its market position. Despite the legal battle, the company remains stable and will continue to focus on its operations.
In addition, we wrote that Pepperstone launches regulated spot crypto platform in Australia.
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