Is IG regulated? Licences and regulators (2026)
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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Yes. IG is regulated by 13 authorities: ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), BMA, CFTC (United States), Deutsche Bundesbank, DFSA (Dubai (DIFC)), FCA (United Kingdom), FINMA (Switzerland), FMA (New Zealand), FSCA (South Africa), JFSA (Japan), MAS (Singapore) and NFA (United States). 9 of these are tier-1 (major) regulators.
IG licences and regulators
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ASIC | Australia | Tier 1 (major) |
| BaFin | Germany | Tier 1 (major) |
| BMA | — | Unclassified |
| CFTC | United States | Tier 1 (major) |
| Deutsche Bundesbank | — | Unclassified |
| DFSA | Dubai (DIFC) | Tier 2 (established) |
| FCA | United Kingdom | Tier 1 (major) |
| FINMA | Switzerland | Tier 1 (major) |
| FMA | New Zealand | Tier 1 (major) |
| FSCA | South Africa | Tier 2 (established) |
| JFSA | Japan | Tier 1 (major) |
| MAS | Singapore | Tier 1 (major) |
| NFA | United States | Tier 1 (major) |
What the tiers mean
Tier 1 covers major regulators with strict capital, segregation and conduct rules (for example FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, BaFin, FINMA). Tier 2 covers established regulators with solid frameworks (for example CySEC, FSCA, DFSA). Tier 3 covers offshore or registration-only regimes with lighter oversight. The tiering is our editorial classification; it is not a statement by any regulator.
Before depositing, check the licence number on the regulator's public register and confirm which IG entity will hold your account — protections such as negative balance protection and compensation schemes depend on the entity, not the brand.
Common questions
Is IG regulated by the FCA?
Yes — IG is licensed by the FCA (United Kingdom).
Is IG regulated by ASIC?
Yes — IG is licensed by ASIC (Australia).
Is IG regulated by CySEC?
No — IG is not licensed by CySEC according to our catalogue. Its licences are: ASIC, BaFin, BMA, CFTC, Deutsche Bundesbank, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, FMA, FSCA, JFSA, MAS, NFA.
Is IG an offshore broker?
No. IG holds at least one tier-1 licence, so it is not an offshore-only broker, although it may also operate offshore entities for some regions.
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