IG
IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED
At a glance
Licences and regulators
“On the register” means we found this number on the regulator's own list. “Claimed by broker” means the broker's site states it and we couldn't check that register automatically. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.
Company facts
| Website | ig.com/za |
|---|---|
| Head office (country) | UK |
| Founded | 1974 (as stated on its site) |
| Support email | – |
| Legal entities named | IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED · IG Markets Limited · IG INDEX LIMITED · IG Trading and Investments Limited · IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED (SOUTH AFRICAN BRANCH |
From the broker's own website. Scammers copy contact details, so use the website and email shown on the regulator's register.
Licence details by regulator
| Regulator | Entity · number | Status | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCA | IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED · 41393 | Lapsed on register | Permitted activities are listed on the FSCA register ↗. |
| FCA | IG Markets Limited · 195355 | On the register | FCA Financial Services Register: status Authorised |
| FCA | IG INDEX LIMITED · 114059 | On the register | FCA Financial Services Register: status Authorised |
| FCA | IG Trading and Investments Limited · 944492 | On the register | FCA Financial Services Register: status Authorised |
| FSCA ODP | IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED (SOUTH AFRICAN BRANCH | On the register | Listed as Approved on the FSCA's OTC Derivative Providers search |
A licence only covers the entity and country named. Check which entity your account is with: it's in the client agreement.
Check other warning sources
- IOSCO I-SCAN ↗Warnings from regulators worldwide. Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
- FCA Final Notices ↗UK fines and bans (Publications → Notices and decisions → Final notices). Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
- ASIC enforcement ↗Australian media releases on court action and bans. Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
- CySEC decisions ↗Cyprus board decisions and fines. Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
- CFTC RED list ↗Foreign firms acting as if US-registered. Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
- NFA BASIC ↗US futures and forex firm records and actions. Search for “IG” and “IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED”.
Change log
- Licence may have lapsed IG Markets South Africa Limited, FSP 41393, appears lapsed on the FSCA registerSource ↗
Accounts and platforms
| Account | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| CFD account | Avg 0.75 pips | Not stated |
Copycats: names and sites that are not IG
Regulators list these as look-alikes or impersonators. Always check the website address.
- Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (igaus.org)ASIC investor alert · Imposter · 2026-09-02
- Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (polonam.com)ASIC investor alert · Imposter · 2026-03-18
IG: questions and answers
Which licences does IG name?
We can't tell you whether to trust a broker. Here is what public sources show. IG names licences from: FSCA, FCA, FSCA ODP. 4 of these were found on the regulator's own register. 1 licence record looked lapsed or didn't match when we checked. Always check the regulator's register yourself.
Is IG regulated by the FSCA?
IG or a source names FSP 41393. On the FSCA register our status is: Appears lapsed. The register shows IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED.
Are there regulator warnings about IG?
We found no warning about IG itself on the lists we check (FSCA, FCA, CySEC, AMF, ASIC, CONSOB, CSA). We did find 2 look-alike names or websites that copy it. These are not IG.
What is IG's Trustpilot rating?
3.8 out of 5 from 9,017 reviews on Trustpilot. Trustpilot reviews aren't checked by us.
What is the minimum deposit at IG?
None (Bank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre), as published by IG.
Facts from public sources, not advice. We don't rate or recommend brokers.