IG Group
Departure of IG’s Risk and Control Head Marks End of Nearly Two-Decade Tenure
- Since 2020, Amit Naker led Technology Risk and Control; now taking a short pause.
- He maintained platform uptime and decreased audit findings by following FCA and DORA standards.
Tuesday, 29/07/2025 | 11:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Group Beats Estimates in FY25, Net Profit Jumps 24% to £380 Million
- The broker generated £1.07 billion in total revenue, with trading activities accounting for £942.8 million.
- The number of active customers on the platform rose to 820,000, boosted by the Freetrade acquisition.
Thursday, 24/07/2025 | 07:05 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Is the UK Government Heeding IG’s Call to Save the Stock Market?
- UK’s “Leeds Reforms” address the lowest G7 retail investment by promoting a shift from cash to investments.
- FCA will launch a “Targeted Support” regime next year to guide savers toward investment options.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 14:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Digital Currencies in the Crosshairs: UK Rethinks, EU Pushes On, IG Makes Its Move
- Will a digital pound facilitate runs on commercial banks during economic uncertainty? But the EU wants stablecoins. Paul Golden weighs in on the contrasting stances on the two shores of the English Channel.
- He also dives into IG's entry into crypto. Is it just a play to get more crypto traders interested in IG’s other offerings?
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 12:49 GMT by
Paul Golden
IG Group Unlocks Over £425 Million amid a Capital Reduction
- The capital will provide flexibility to the broker for future profit distributions or share buybacks.
- It has an ongoing £200 million share buyback programme, which is expected to end next month.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 06:57 GMT by
Arnab Shome
London Market in “Terminal Decline”: Don’t Worry, IG Group’s Got a Rescue Plan
- The CFDs broker urges policymakers to scrap stamp duty and “reward those who back Britain”.
- While it offers £100 in UK shares to new customers, IG is also paying 8.5 per cent interest on uninvested cash.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 10:56 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Weekly Recap: IG to Offer Crypto Trading, Why South America Leads in Prop Trading Success
- In Russia, new laws are forcing forex brokers to end Telegram support.
- Also in our weekly update, we sought to find out how reliable the prop firms' “total payouts” claims are.
Saturday, 07/06/2025 | 04:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Exclusive: IG Group to Exit South Africa
- The broker will stop clients under its South African unit from opening new positions from tomorrow and will close all open positions on 28 July.
- However, South Africans with accounts under offshore IG entities can retain their accounts.
Tuesday, 27/05/2025 | 15:33 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Former IG CEO to Help Crypto.com Build Its CFD Offering in 2025
- The newest appointment follows Crypto.com's acquisition of a Cyprus-based broker with a MiFID license, announced this week.
- It also signals the company's push into traditional financial products in Q3 2025, including CFDs.
Thursday, 22/05/2025 | 08:15 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Group “Performed Strongly” in April as Trading Activity Jumped due to Volatility
- The broker now expects to “meet or slightly exceed” market expectations with FY25 financial performance.
- The IGG stock also jumped by 11 per cent in the last month from tariff lows.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 07:01 GMT by
Arnab Shome
After 14 Years at IG Group, McCaughran Moves to ClearBank
- ClearBank has appointed a veteran risk and compliance professional as its new UK Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.
- Last month, the company also promoted Mark Fairless from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer.
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 05:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Drops Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees as Trump Tariffs Rock Markets
- IG has temporarily waived fees for guaranteed SLs on spread betting accounts until the end of April.
- The move aims to help traders manage risk during market volatility caused by Trump's tariffs.
- The feature provides protection against slippage by ensuring trades close at predetermined prices regardless of market conditions.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 09:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Group Posts 12% Revenue Jump, tastytrade Hits Record $50.9 Million
- The company reported an increase in Q3 revenue to £268 million, driven by stronger market conditions and a 2% rise in active clients.
- Moreover, its U.S.-based subsidiary achieved a 30% increase, reaching record-high revenues.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 07:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Group's Head of Brand and Product Marketing Leigh-Anne Acquisto Departs
- During her tenure at IG Group, she held multiple leadership roles, including Head of Brand Experience and Activation.
- She joined the group in 2021 as Global Brand Manager and had previously served as the Chairperson of Brand Council South Africa.
Thursday, 27/02/2025 | 18:48 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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