IG Group
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
IG Group's Global Service Center Head Tomasz Horaček Departs
- Horaček reportedly oversaw IG Group's service centers, which employ nearly half of the company's global workforce.
- His career spans prior experience at prominent firms such as State Street, HSBC, and Capgemini.
Tuesday, 14/01/2025 | 14:55 GMT by
Jared Kirui
FINRA Sanctions IG Group's tastytrade for Alleged Two-Year Compliance Lapse
- The company faces a $30,000 fine for failing to properly supervise employees outside trading accounts between 2021–2023.
- The Chicago-based retail trading platform agreed to settle without admitting or denying the findings.
Thursday, 28/11/2024 | 11:03 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Plus500 Believes in High Marketing Spends, IG and CMC Have Found Their Sweet Spot
- The Israeli broker spent 13.6 percent of its six-month revenue on marketing and related fields.
- Each of the two London-headquartered brokers spent 7.6 percent of their revenue on marketing.
Wednesday, 30/10/2024 | 08:58 GMT by
Arnab Shome
OTC Derivatives vs ETPs: Which Is a Better Revenue Generator for CFDs Brokers?
- XTB highlights growing demand for exchange-traded instruments across CEE and MENA.
- OTC derivatives business revenues climb at StoneX on the back of a significant increase in the number of contacts.
- Growth in options and futures volumes contribute to commission revenue at Interactive Brokers.
Wednesday, 25/09/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden