EBC Financial Group vs IG: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeEBC Financial GroupIG
Licence Score60Moderate93Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record311
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed · FRN 195355
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 BaFin Germany —Licensed
1 FINMA Switzerland —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed · FSP 41393
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands Licensed—
3 BMA Bermuda —Licensed
Founded20201974
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoLSE:IGG
PlatformsMT4, MT5Proprietary, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is EBC Financial Group or IG better regulated?

IG has the higher Licence Score (93 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both EBC Financial Group and IG?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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