This profile is built from public sources. Each licence row below shows whether our team has checked it against the regulator's register yet. Always confirm on the register yourself before you deposit.
IG is one of the oldest names in retail derivatives and the parent group is listed in London. It holds licences from several tier 1 regulators and offers a very wide range of markets, mainly through its own platform.
Serving you from: IG International Limited — BMA Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Licensed by several tier 1 regulators, including the FCA and ASIC
- Parent company listed on the London Stock Exchange
- One of the widest product ranges among CFD brokers
Weaknesses
- MetaTrader offering is limited to MT4
- No copy trading
- Clients outside the main jurisdictions are served by a Bermuda entity
Best for: Traders who put regulation and company track record first.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1974
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Publicly listed
- LSE: IGG
- Group regulators
- FCA, BaFin, ASIC, MAS, JFSA, FINMA, BMA
- Min. deposit
- —
- Platforms
- Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView
- Execution
- Market maker, DMA
- Copy trading
- No
- Islamic account
- No
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG Markets Limited United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 195355 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG Europe GmbH Germany · EdW up to €20,000 | BaFin Tier 1 | 148759 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG Australia Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 515106 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG Asia Pte Ltd Singapore | MAS Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG Securities Limited Japan | JFSA Tier 1 | To be confirmed | 1:25 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG Bank S.A. Switzerland | FINMA Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| IG International Limited Bermuda | BMA Tier 3 (offshore) | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
IG offers Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker, DMA.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which IG entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is IG regulated?
IG operates through 7 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, BaFin, ASIC, MAS, JFSA, FINMA, BMA. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
Which trading platforms does IG offer?
IG offers: Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is IG a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for IG is 60 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.