IG vs Ueda Harlow: 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.

AttributeIGUeda Harlow
Licence Score93Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record111
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 195355—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
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 BMA Bermuda Licensed—
Founded19741918
HeadquartersUnited KingdomJapan
TypeSpread betting & CFD providerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedLSE:IGGNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingViewProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is IG or Ueda Harlow 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 IG and Ueda Harlow?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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