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CMC Markets vs IG

What each publishes, side by side. — means we haven't got it from the broker's own pages.

CMC MarketsIG
Licences on a register3 of 34 of 5
RegulatorsFCAASICFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread0.0EUR/USD and five other majors on the FX Active account (UK site)0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$2.50Per $100,000 notional on the FX Active accountNone on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit—NoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewPlatforms named on the broker's own siteMT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ FCA 173730
  • ✓ FCA 948126
  • ✓ ASIC 238054
  • · FSCA 41393
  • ✓ FCA 195355
  • ✓ FCA 114059
  • ✓ FCA 944492
  • ✓ FSCA ODP
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone foundNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmNone foundNone found
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