IG Australia
ASIC-regulated Australian arm of global IG Group
Platform Overview
IG Australia is an ASIC-regulated CFD and forex broker established in 2002 as part of IG Group Holdings. It offers access to over 17,000 markets including Australian and international shares, indices, forex, and commodities. The platform provides IG's proprietary trading technology alongside MetaTrader 4 with comprehensive risk management tools.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- IG Markets Limited
- Brand Name
- IG
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Year Established
- 2002
- Parent Company
- IG Group Holdings plc (LSE: IGG)
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
ASIC
- License Number
- 220440
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.6 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.9 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.7 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.3 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (CFDs); AUD 8 (AU shares)
- Inactivity Fee
- AUD 18/month after 24 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardPayPalBPAY
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | AUD 0 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:500 (professional) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | DMA | ECN |
| Year Established | 2002 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 8 |
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