We give retail investors leveraged access to over 15,000 financial markets through our award-winning dealing platform and mobile apps.
Established
We began in 1974 as IG Index, providing an innovative way for retail investors to speculate on the price of gold.
Since then we have continued to change the face of trading, establishing ourselves as a market leader around the world.
Secure
As a large multinational organisation we have strength in resources and stability, with a well-capitalised, debt-free balance sheet and consistently strong growth.1
Market Leader
With 40 years’ experience we are the No.1 global provider of financial spread betting and CFDs*, and hold a market-leading position in many countries, including the UK, Australia, Singapore and France.
Innovative
Dedicated to making financial markets more accessible, our breakthroughs include the first online trading service in 1998, and the first to allow trading via an iPhone in 2008.
FSB and FCA regulated
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Board (FSB) in South Africa and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
FSP No 41393 (IG Markets South Africa), register number 195355 (IG Markets Limited) and register number 114059 (IG Index Limited).
Fund segregation
We place the full balance of individual's funds into segregated bank accounts, ensuring your funds are returned in the event our financial circumstances change.
The vast majority of our clients are not City traders, they are often professional men and women who are interested in the financial markets.
We pride ourselves on our high standard of customer service - providing 24-hour telephone support (speaking to real people), as well as a comprehensive range of education, training tools, trading tips and market commentaries online.
Our technology combines superior features with high-speed execution, designed to meet the needs of the most demanding trader and provide an outstanding experience on all devices.
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Pride, passion and teamwork – the values that drive Harlequins to success on the pitch are the same as the ones that underpin IG’s commitment to clients.
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
* Please note: Spread betting and stockbroking is not available in South Africa
** October 2016
1 Profit before taxation was up 7.6% in the year ending May 2016
2 IG globally, August 2016
Browser-based desktop trading and native apps for all devices.
We're clear about our charges, so you always know what fees you will incur.
See how we've been changing the face of trading for more than 40 years.
We're here 24hrs a day from 9am Sunday to 11pm Friday,
and 10am to 6pm Saturday.
You can also email helpdesk.za@ig.com
