Premium services
IG offers our most loyal clients an exemplary and bespoke experience when they trade actively with us.
Lower margins, exclusive market insights and networking opportunities
A premium service for premium clients.
Exclusive pricing and insights
Access improved margin rates and higher rebates, as well as first-in-class trade ideas provided by our market analysts
Premium trading support
Gain expert trading support when you need it most with priority phone service and a dedicated account manager
Events & networking opportunities
Attend exclusive sporting and cultural events, and receive invites to advanced education seminars with other like-minded traders
What additional benefits can premium clients access?
| Premium | Standard | |
| Personal account manager to support your trading needs | ||
| Invitations to premium client dinners, round tables and social events | ||
| Access to advanced educational seminars and workshops | ||
| Exclusive market insights provided by over 50 expert analysts | ||
| Gain priority access to IG product and platform launches |
A highlight of what our premium clients enjoy
Our premium clients have had the opportunity to attend world-class events like the Australian Open and the Brownlow Medal, as well as exclusive round tables with well-renowned guest speakers. We've also hosted beautiful boat cruises in the Sydney Harbour, bespoke theatre nights and raceday entertainment.
We have an ongoing relationship with the Medallion Club and the Melbourne Football Club which affords us regular and exciting sporting ticket opportunities.
This gives our premium clients an opportunity to enjoy remarkable hospitality and entertainment, while mingling with our market analysts and other like-minded traders who trade with Australia’s No. 1 CFD and FX provider.1
"I have been with IG as a premium client for approximately 2 and a half years. In my time with IG, I've always found them to be attentive, easy going and keen to assist. Their knowledge has always been beneficial to help me with my trading needs."
Tim
Premium client
Meet your Premium Account Managers
Stephen Williams
Premium Client Manager
Prior to joining IG in September 2018, Stephen has had key roles in divisions including Wealth, Financial Planning and Margin Lending. He is a financial planning and market expert with over 12 years' experience in the industry. Most recently, his main focus has been on client education and servicing key broker relationships.
Christy Li
Premium Client Manager
Starting her career as an FX Dealer over 13 years ago, Christy possesses extensive industry knowledge, across Shares, FX and Derivatives markets. Christy has also held senior management roles across sales, trading and client management divisions. She has built a strong media profile, appearing in radio, newspapers and hosting public seminars.
Shane Cummins
Premium Client Manager
Shane is a financial market professional with over 16 years’ experience. He spent 11 years specialising in OTC derivatives across FX, shares, indices and futures. Prior to IG, Shane personally traded various markets for 4 years full time, meaning he understands both sides of the broker relationship.
Jimmy Pan
Premium Client Manager
Jimmy has been in the derivatives and equity markets for over 15 years. Before joining IG, he held numerous senior sales and client management roles across the financial services in the retail and institutional space. He is now focused on providing high level insights and managing premium retail relationships.
Eligibility
To qualify as a premium client, you must meet one or more of the following:
- Futures volume: min USD notional $100m
- FX volumes: USD notional $200m
- Shares volumes: AUD notional $8m
Get in touch
Our premium trading service is available by invitation only, but you are welcome to contact the desk to discuss your individual circumstances.
Phone number: 1800 601 722
Email: premium.au@ig.com
Phone number: 0123 456 789
Email: someone@ig.com
Did you know you may also be eligible for a professional account?
We’ve introduced a new way to upgrade to Pro and unlock our lowest margins. If you qualify, you can access:
Lower margins
Reduced margins on indices, major FX pairs and shares
Volume based rebates
Higher-level volume-based rebates rewarded monthly
Full client money protection
In accordance with the client money provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Dedicated support
Experienced account managers to help with your trading needs
However certain retail protections are not afforded to Pro clients.
Retail leverage restrictions
Pro accounts are not subject to proposed leverage changes
No negative balance protection
Losses may exceed deposits on a professional account
Disclosure documents
We are not required to give a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Financial Services Guide (FSG)
Complaints
Our external dispute resolution scheme, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, has discretion to exclude complaints from wholesale clients
Why trade with IG?
45 years' experience
Established in 1974 as the first company of our kind, we’ve been at the forefront of our industry ever since. We serve clients all over the world, from 15 offices based across five continents.
Trusted and regulated
More traders trust us with their money than anyone else, making us Australia's No.1 choice for CFD and FX trading.1 We are authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), and fully invested in the success of our clients.
Access to over 17,000 markets
Discover unparalleled opportunity with many markets available for out-of-hours trading.
Open an account in minutes
Open a live account and you could be invited to become a premium client with us. You could be set up and trading in minutes with these simple steps.
Fill in a simple form
We’ll ask about your trading knowledge to ensure you get the best experience
Get instant verification
We can usually verify your identity immediately
Fund and start trading
You can also withdraw your money easily, whenever you like
1 Number 1 in Australia by primary relationships, CFDs & FX, Investment Trends December 2019 Leveraged Trading Report FX, Investment Trends December 2019 Leveraged Trading Report
