IG vs One Financial Markets: 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.

AttributeIGOne Financial Markets
Licence Score93Very strong63Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record112
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 195355Licensed
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 Licensed · FSP 41393Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 BMA Bermuda Licensed—
Founded19742004
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:IGGNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingViewMT4
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is IG or One Financial Markets better regulated?

IG has the higher Licence Score (93 vs 63), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both IG and One Financial Markets?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and FSCA.

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