Independent broker review
IG Review 2026
- FCA
- ASIC
IG is a London-listed multi-asset broker with a long retail history, FCA and ASIC entities, and a wide CFD and share-dealing menu beyond FX.
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Pros, cons and who it is not for
Pros
- Holds at least one tier-1 licence (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CFTC/NFA or FMA).
- Published minimum deposit is $0, which is usable for a small live test.
- Islamic / swap-free accounts are published as available in supported regions.
Cons
- Swap-free status is region-dependent, not a global default.
- Retail leverage is capped near 1:30 on the UK/EU/AU-style entities listed here.
Usually not for
- Traders who will only execute from TradingView.
- US residents who need a CFTC/NFA retail forex broker.
Licenses and Legal Entities
Match the legal entity and license number below against the account agreement before you deposit.
Platform coverage
Schematic frames of the published platform stack. These are not live account captures and do not show profits, balances or fills.
Broker overview
Trading platforms
IG trading platform, web/mobile apps, MT4 in selected regions.
Investor protection
UK clients of IG Markets Limited may access FSCS protection where eligible. ASIC clients follow Australian retail CFD rules. Protection is entity-specific.
Regional coverage
Strongest for UK, Australia and other OECD markets where an IG-regulated entity accepts residents. Not a global high-leverage MT4 brand.
Key features
- Publicly listed parent on the London Stock Exchange
- Broad share, index, commodity and FX/CFD menu
- FCA FRN 195355 and ASIC AFSL 515106 on the Australian site
- Retail leverage capped under UK and Australian CFD rules
Verification log
Dated checks on this profile. 2026 is the first published score year.
- Published the 2026 8-pillar score for IG. This is the baseline year — earlier ranks are not backfilled.
- Directory entity check: licences, legal names and register URLs re-verified on this profile.