ForexShort answer: Yes. IG is regulated by the FCA in the UK, where it was founded in 1974, and also names ASIC and the DFSA. It is one of the longest-established brokers we review.
IG regulators and what they mean for you
| Regulator | Country | What it means for retail clients |
|---|---|---|
| FCA | UK | Top tier. Retail leverage capped at 30:1 on majors, negative balance protection, client money segregated, FSCS cover up to £85,000 if the firm fails. |
| ASIC | Australia | Top tier. Retail leverage capped at 30:1 on majors, negative balance protection, client money held in trust. |
| DFSA | Dubai (DIFC) | Well-regarded regional regulator. |
Protections apply only if your account is with the company that regulator licenses. Leverage caps and compensation limits are the general rules for each regulator, not a statement about IG's specific terms.
Which IG company would hold your account?
Brokers like IG run several companies under one brand. Where you live decides which one opens your account, and only that company's regulator protects you. Before you deposit:
- Find the company name in the client agreement or account-opening terms.
- Look it up on that regulator's own register, not a link from the broker's site.
- Check the website address and contact details on the register match the site you are using, to avoid clone firms.
Our legal entity guide walks through it step by step.
IG at a glance
| Minimum deposit | $0 by bank transfer (IG International); cards from $50 |
| EUR/USD pricing | From 0.6 pips, spread-only |
| Platforms | IG platform, MT4, ProRealTime |
| US retail forex clients | No (for the CFD business we review) |
FAQ
Is IG safe?
IG is regulated, but safety depends on the company that holds your account. A company licensed by the FCA, ASIC or an EU regulator must segregate client money and offer negative balance protection to retail clients; an offshore company usually offers fewer protections.
Which IG company will I join?
It depends on where you live. The company is named in the account-opening documents and client agreement, not on the homepage. Check that name on the regulator's own register.
Does IG accept US clients?
No (for the CFD business we review).
What is the minimum deposit at IG?
$0 by bank transfer (IG International); cards from $50.
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