IG Markets News
European markets point lower as bond yields rise and U.K. inflation looms
European equities are set to open weaker on Wednesday as investors track higher sovereign bond yields and prepare for fresh inflation data from the UK. The expected declines across major indexes ...
IG Markets review: Platform expands referral program
IG Markets has strengthened its client acquisition strategy by updating its Refer-a-Friend program, offering existing clients the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 in rewards. The expanded ...
Kraken strengthens U.S. presence with acquisition of Small Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a U.S.-licensed derivatives trading platform, from IG Group for $100 million, the companies announced Thursday. According to Kraken, ...
IG Group review: Small Exchange divestment fuels crypto ambitions
IG Group has sold Small Exchange to Payward, the parent company of Kraken, in a transaction valuing the U.S. derivatives marketplace at $100.0 million (£74.9 million). Under the agreement, IG ...
IG secures FCA crypto license, becomes first UK-listed firm on register
IG, an investing and trading platform, has obtained a cryptoasset licence from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), paving the way for a broader expansion of its cryptocurrency-related ...
IG Group Q1 revenue falls 7 percent to £259.9 million
IG Group Holdings plc announced a strong start to fiscal year 2026, demonstrating resilient customer growth. The consolidation of Freetrade expanded the scale of the business, although revenues ...
IG Group expands into crypto with A$178 million Independent Reserve purchase
IG Group Holdings plc, the London-listed electronic trading firm, announced Friday it will acquire Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, in a deal valued ...
IG Securities restructures ETF trading accounts
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global financial provider IG Group, has announced plans to change the way certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are traded on its platform. These ...
IG Securities expands U.S. stock CFD trading
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global financial provider IG Group, has announced a major update to its trading services, unveiling plans to launch 24-hour, five-day trading for U.S. ...
IG Securities to end Introductory Program in August
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global financial services provider IG Group, has announced the termination of its “Introductory Program,” a short-term initiative designed to ease ...
IG Japan announces delisting of select U.S. equities
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global financial services provider IG Group, has announced the discontinuation of trading services for several U.S.-listed stocks due to operational ...
IG Group profit up 25% in FY 2025 on strong trading income and strategic expansion
IG Group Holdings plc has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 May 2025 (FY25), supported by rising trading revenues and successful strategic initiatives, including ...
IG Japan extends hours for 40 U.S. stocks and ETFs
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global trading powerhouse IG Group, has announced the extension of trading hours for 40 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded fund (ETF) CFDs. The new ...
IG Group reports strong third-quarter FY25 results
IG Group Holdings plc reported stable financial results for the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 12% year-over-year revenue increase to £268 million. This also represents a 10% ...
IG Group reports 11% revenue growth for strong fiscal 2025 start
IG Group has announced robust financial results for the six months ending November 30, 2024, marking a successful start to the 2025 fiscal year.Favorable market conditions and effective cost ...
IG strengthens UK presence with Freetrade acquisition
IG Group Holdings plc, a global leader in trading and investments, has announced its acquisition of Freetrade, a fast-growing commission-free investment platform, for £160 million. This ...
IG Securities adds HUF/JPY, CZK/JPY currency pairs
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of global trading giant IG Group, has announced the addition of two new currency pairs for Forex trading.Starting from November 19, 2024, traders can ...
IG Securities to adjust margin requirements for crude oil
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of the global trading company IG Group, has announced an adjustment to its margin requirements for corporate accounts trading crude oil, including WTI and ...
IG US trading platform changed to tastyfx
In a strategic move to enhance its market presence and cater to a broader audience, IG US has rebranded its forex trading platform to tastyfx. This rebranding effort aligns with IG Group's ...
