Equiti review
Equiti is a CFD and forex broker that started in 2008 as Divisa Capital Group and rebranded to Equiti in 2018. The group is built around a layered multi-entity structure: Equiti Capital UK Ltd is FCA-regulated, Equiti Global Markets is CySEC-regulated in Cyprus, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC holds two CMA licences in Dubai, and further entities cover Jordan (JSC), Seychelles, Kenya and Armenia. Its positioning leans on MENA-specific instruments, including regional currency pairs and MENA stocks, and Arabic-language support, alongside a conventional MT4/MT5 platform stack. Trustpilot reviews (2.9/5, 289 reviews) most often cite withdrawal delays and slow customer-service response as the recurring complaint pattern.
Equiti key facts
- Website: www.equiti.com
- Category: CFD / forex broker
- Founded: 2008 (as Divisa Capital Group)
- Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
- Regulation: FCA, CySEC, JSC, UAE CMA and more
- Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader App
- Standard account minimum: $100
- Trustpilot score: 2.9 / 5 (289 reviews)
- FYI Score: 83.9/100 (ranked #51 of the 136 CFD brokers we track)
Regulation & licences
- Equiti Capital UK Ltd is FCA-regulated in the UK; Equiti Global Markets is CySEC-regulated in Cyprus.
- Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC holds two Dubai CMA licences (dealing and advisory categories).
- Equiti Group Limited (Jordan) says it was the first global broker to obtain a Jordanian JSC licence, in 2018.
- Further entities are regulated in Seychelles (FSA), Kenya (CMA, via EGM Securities/FXPesa) and Armenia (Central Bank).
Spreads & fees
- Classic account: no minimum deposit, average spreads around 1.6 pips, no commission.
- Standard account: $100 minimum, average spreads around 1.4 pips, no commission.
- Premier account: $3,000 minimum, spreads from 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per lot per side commission.
- No inactivity fee reported on the group's fee pages; leverage runs up to 1:500 outside FCA/CySEC-regulated entities.
Platforms & tools
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, both with full Expert Advisor support and mobile/desktop/web access.
- Equiti Trader App: proprietary mobile app with TradingView-style charting.
- MQ WebTrader: browser-based MT4/MT5 access, no download required.
Markets & account types
- Forex (60+ pairs, including MENA currencies such as USD/AED and USD/SAR), indices, commodities, shares CFDs (1,500+), ETFs, futures and crypto CFDs.
- Micro, Classic, Standard and Premier account tiers, plus Islamic swap-free variants and a free demo account.
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Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Equiti Trader App, MQ WebTrader
Who Equiti is for
For an individual trader, Equiti's appeal is largely regional: MENA currency pairs, Arabic support and a no-minimum entry account. Traders prioritising the tightest global spreads or a broader platform selection (cTrader, proprietary desktop) may find larger international brokers a better fit.
Pros
- Broad, layered regulatory footprint: FCA, CySEC, JSC and UAE CMA, plus additional regional entities.
- MENA-specific instruments and Arabic-language support, a genuine differentiator versus global-only brokers.
- Tiered account structure runs from a no-minimum Classic account to a lower-spread Premier tier.
- Continuous track record since 2008, rebranded from Divisa Capital to Equiti in 2018.
Cons
- Trustpilot rating sits at 2.9/5 across 289 reviews; withdrawal delays and slow customer-service response are the most repeated complaints.
- Offshore entities (Seychelles FSA) sit alongside tier-1 ones (FCA) in the group structure, so protection depends heavily on which entity a client is onboarded to.
- No cTrader or TradingView-integrated desktop platform; the toolkit is MT4/MT5 plus a proprietary mobile app.
- Leverage up to 1:500 is only available through entities outside FCA/CySEC oversight, where retail protections are weaker.
Equiti FAQ
Is Equiti regulated?
Yes, through several entities: Equiti Capital UK Ltd is FCA-regulated, Equiti Global Markets is CySEC-regulated in Cyprus, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC holds CMA licences in Dubai, and further entities are regulated in Jordan, Seychelles, Kenya and Armenia. Protection level depends on which entity a client account sits under.
What is the minimum deposit at Equiti?
The Classic account has no stated minimum, the Standard account requires $100, and the Premier account requires $3,000, according to Equiti's own account pages.
Does Equiti offer MENA-specific markets?
Yes. Alongside standard forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and crypto CFDs, Equiti lists regional currency pairs (such as USD/AED and USD/SAR) and MENA stocks, plus Arabic-language support.
Is Equiti the same company as Divisa Capital Group?
Yes. The group was incorporated in 2008 as Divisa Capital Group and rebranded globally to Equiti in 2018.
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