IFX Brokers 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.

AttributeIFX BrokersIG
Licence Score42Weak93Very strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record111
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed · FRN 195355
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
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 LicensedLicensed · FSP 41393
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
3 BMA Bermuda —Licensed
Founded20171974
HeadquartersSouth AfricaUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoLSE:IGG
PlatformsMT5Proprietary, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is IFX Brokers or IG better regulated?

IG has the higher Licence Score (93 vs 42), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both IFX Brokers and IG?

Both are matched to licences from FSCA.

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