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IG Markets – First for CFDs
IG Markets specialises in financial derivatives, principally Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on shares and indices, as well as being a leading dealer in margined foreign exchange. Clients include brokers, fund managers and trading companies, plus private investors.
Originally founded in 1974 as IG Index, a spread betting company in London, IG Group rapidly expanded its offerings and markets.
In a 2010 survey by independent research specialist Investment Trends, IG Markets was shown to be the largest single provider of CFD accounts in the UK, with one in three UK CFD traders holding a direct account with us.
IG Markets is a leading global CFD provider with offices in London, Dusseldorf, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Luxembourg, Stockholm, Beijing, Chicago, Johannesburg, Melbourne, Singapore and Tokyo.
IG Markets is part of IG Group Holdings plc which is listed on the FTSE® 250 and the London Stock Exchange.
IG Group currently employs over 900 people worldwide. Read more...
Is my money safe with IG Markets?
Yes, when your funds are held by us they are in a separate trust account and are not passed on to any third parties. They cannot, under any circumstances, be passed on to any third parties unless agreed by both you and us in writing. See Strength and Security.
Where can I find out more about IG Group?
To learn more about IG Group's range of successful brands, please visit www.iggroup.com.
