IG vs Trade Nation: 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.

AttributeIGTrade Nation
Licence Score93Very strong67Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record115
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 195355Licensed
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 41393Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand Licensed—
3 SCB Bahamas —Licensed
3 BMA Bermuda Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles —Licensed
Founded19742014
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedLSE:IGGNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingViewProprietary, MT4, TradingView
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is IG or Trade Nation better regulated?

IG has the higher Licence Score (93 vs 67), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both IG and Trade Nation?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and FSCA.

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