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IG

IG Group Holdings plc · London, United Kingdom

London-listed pioneer of spread betting and CFDs, with one of the widest market ranges in retail trading.

Regulated5 tier-1 regulatorsEst. 1974LSE: IGG
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No regulator alerts against IG on file.

We searched the IOSCO international alerts database on 12 Oct 2026.

Licences (5)

FCA
Financial Conduct Authority
United Kingdom · Tier 1
Not yet verified
Licensed entity
IG Markets Limited
Licence no.
FRN 195355

Some sources list IG Index Limited (FRN 114059) as a separate UK entity.

Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗

The broker also reports licences from JFSA, DFSA, FSCA, BMA, FMA. We haven't checked these yet, so they aren't in the score.

Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.

Score breakdown

Regulation strength 40%
8.7
Licence status 20%
10.0
Track record 15%
10.0
Transparency 15%
10.0
Regulator alerts 10%
10.0

Weighted total: 9.5 / 10, ranked #5 of 30. How we score

  • Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
  • Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
  • Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
  • Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
  • Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.

Regulator alerts (0)

No alerts against IG's own companies or websites in the IOSCO database.

Scam sites impersonating IG

These alerts are about fraudsters copying the broker's name. They don't count against its score. Always check the website address before you log in or deposit.

  • IG Markets Ltd (Imposter) (igmarketsfx.com): FMA, 9 May 2025 · source

Overview

IG was founded in 1974 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. It holds licences from tier-1 regulators including the FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS and FINMA (through IG Bank), and offers more than 17,000 markets. Platforms include IG's own web and mobile apps, MT4, ProRealTime for advanced charting and L2 Dealer for direct market access on shares.

Who it suits: Traders who want a long-established, publicly listed broker with strong regulation and a very wide market range. A common default choice in the UK and Europe.

Company information

CompanyIG Group Holdings plc
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Founded1974
Stock listingLSE: IGG
Websitewww.ig.com
US clientsNot accepted

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit£0 (card funding minimums apply)
Maximum leverage30:1 retail (FCA / EU); higher for professional clients
PlatformsIG web platform, IG app, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Instruments17,000+ markets: forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto, options, bonds, ETFs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Listed company with 50+ years of history
  • Licensed by multiple tier-1 regulators
  • UK clients covered by the FSCS up to £85,000
  • 17,000+ markets, including options, bonds and ETFs
  • ProRealTime and L2 Dealer for advanced users

Cons

  • Forex spreads wider than raw-spread ECN brokers
  • Inactivity fee
  • Few copy-trading or social features

Frequently asked questions

Is IG regulated?

Yes. IG companies hold licences from ASIC, BaFin, FCA, FINMA, MAS (5 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which IG company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is IG safe?

IG has a score of 9.5/10, and we found no regulator alerts against its own companies or websites in the IOSCO database. No broker is risk-free: leveraged CFDs can lose you money quickly.

Which IG company will I open an account with?

It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: IG Markets Limited (FCA, United Kingdom); IG Markets Limited (ASIC, Australia); IG Asia Pte Ltd (MAS, Singapore); IG Europe GmbH (BaFin, Germany); IG Bank S.A. (FINMA, Switzerland). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.

Does IG accept US clients?

No. IG doesn't accept US residents.

What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at IG?

Minimum deposit: £0 (card funding minimums apply). Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (FCA / EU); higher for professional clients.

Which platforms does IG offer?

IG web platform, IG app, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer.

CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.