IG
FCA-regulated pioneer in online trading since 1974
Platform Overview
IG is one of the world's longest-established online trading platforms, founded in 1974 and regulated by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, and JFSA. It offers an extensive product range including forex, shares, indices, commodities, options, futures, and bonds.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- IG Group Holdings plc
- Brand Name
- IG
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 1974
- Parent Company
- IG Group Holdings plc
- Publicly Listed
- Yes — LSE (IGG)
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
4231 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.78% resolved)
Avg. response (0.82%)
Strengths
- Industry-leading social and copy trading features
- User-friendly platform interface
- Multi-asset offering including real stocks and crypto
Areas of Concern
- Complex fee structure with overnight and conversion fees
- Higher complaint volume relative to peer group
Expert Consensus
Popular social trading platform with innovative copy trading features. Regulatory coverage is adequate.
IFCCI Verdict
Moderate transparency profile. Copy trading risk disclosures could be more prominent. Fee structure is somewhat complex.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- 195355
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
ASIC
- License Number
- 515106
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
BaFin
- License Number
- 148759
- Jurisdiction
- Germany
- License Type
- Full Licence
MAS
- License Number
- CMS100917
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- License Type
- CMS Licence
JFSA
- License Number
- 第一種金融商品取引業
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- License Type
- Type I Financial Instruments
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.6 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.9 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.7 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.3 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (spread-only)
- Inactivity Fee
- GBP 12/month after 24 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- LondonNew YorkTokyoSingapore
- Average Execution Speed
- < 15ms
Safety & Protection
- Insurance Coverage
- FSCS up to GBP 85,000
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), ICF (EU)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardDebit CardPayPal
Comprehensive regulatory disclosures across all jurisdictions. Execution statistics publicly reported quarterly.
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Community Snapshot
Category Breakdown
Platform Responses
Updated Withdrawal Policy Communication for Malaysian Clients
IG acknowledges the confusion regarding our withdrawal policy. As part of our AML obligations, withdrawals must first be returned to the original funding source up to the deposited amount. Profits exceeding the deposit amount can be withdrawn via bank transfer. We have updated our Malaysian client onboarding materials to include clearer documentation of this policy and added a dedicated FAQ section in Bahasa Malaysia. Additionally, our support team has received additional training on communicating this policy clearly.
IFCCI confirms the updated FAQ section is now live on the platform's website. The withdrawal policy is consistent with standard AML practices across the industry.
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
This platform's multi-jurisdictional regulatory framework — spanning FCA, ASIC, and BaFin oversight — represents one of the most comprehensive compliance structures among retail trading platforms globally. IFCCI's research notes that the platform's published retail client loss percentage of 70% is consistent with industry-wide patterns and reflects mandatory disclosure under FCA and ESMA regulations. The platform's publicly listed status on the London Stock Exchange provides an additional layer of financial transparency through mandatory reporting requirements.
Consumer Awareness Reports
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $250 | $2,000 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:200 | Up to 1:100 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | DMA |
| Year Established | 1974 | 1992 |
| Trading Products | 10 | 10 |
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