IG Group
IG Group is a multinational financial services company that provides online trading platforms for derivatives, including spread betting and contracts for difference. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and operates under the publicly traded parent company IG Group Holdings plc.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United Kingdom
HQ City
Paris
Founded
1974
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
IG Group Holdings plc
Data Hosting
GB
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Modern Slavery Act statement published
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1974
Company founded
Stuart Wheeler established the company as IG Index to allow private investors to bet on gold prices.
2000
IPO
The company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
2021
Tastylive acquisition
IG Group acquired the US-based online brokerage firm tastytrade for $1 billion.