United KingdomRegulationFCA, ASIC, CFTC, MAS
Min. deposit$0
Leverage1:1 – 1:30
PlatformsPropia, MT4, ProRealTime
InstrumentsForex, CFDs, stocks & options
Founded1974
🏛️ Which entity will open your account?
📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at IG.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
Regulated by the FCA
IG Markets Ltd (FRN 195355) — FSCS up to £85,000European Union
Regulated in the EU (BaFin)
IG Europe GmbH (Germany) — EdW compensation 90% up to €20,000United States
Forex only (via tastyfx)
tastyfx LLC (NFA 0509630) — no CFDs, no SIPC for forexAustralia
Regulated by ASIC
IG Markets Ltd (AFSL 220440) — no compensation schemeRest of the world
OFFSHORE entity
IG International Ltd (Bermuda, BMA) — no compensation schemeAll licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
CFDleveraged CFD account on forex, indices, stocks and commodities
Spread Betfinancial spread bet, United Kingdom only, tax-free
Share dealingbuying real stocks and ETFs
ISAtax-advantaged UK investment account
Pros
✓Top-tier regulation
✓Funds with compensation scheme
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
Cons
✗Outside your region, offshore entity
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Top tier22/22 pts
Why: FCA 195355 + ASIC + CFTC/NFA + MAS, FTSE100 group. UK/AU/US/SG clients under tier-1; rest of the world via IG International (Bermuda, BMA) = offshore with no compensation scheme (but with segregation + negative balance protection)
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: mostly clean for its size; recurring KYC friction and a 2024 incident of erroneous withdrawals; no systemic denial (Trustpilot 3.8)
Fund safety: Full (with compensation)15/15 pts
Why: segregated + negative balance across all entities; UK FSCS up to GBP85k (the Bermuda entity has no compensation)
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: listed on LSE, clear and documented info
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: founded 1974, FTSE100, no fraud; Trustpilot ~3.8
Costs: Average4/8 pts
Why: EURUSD ~0.86 pip spread-only (market maker), not among the cheapest
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 FCA registration — IG Markets (FRN 195355)🔗 IG entities and regulators (all)🔗 IG regulatory informationTrader reviews
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