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EC Markets vs IG

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

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Licences on a register4 of 54 of 5
RegulatorsFCAASICFMA NZ (FSPR)FSA SeychellesFSC MauritiusFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread0Advertised 'spreads from', pips0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$1.5 per sideCommission as stated on the page (see quote for unit)None on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit$10Minimum deposit stated on the broker's own pageNoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
Max leverage1:1000Maximum leverage as stated on the page; depends on entity and client type—
PlatformsMT4, MT5Platforms named on the broker's own siteMT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ FCA 571881
  • ✓ ASIC 414198
  • · FMA NZ (FSPR) FSP197465
  • ✓ FSA Seychelles SD009
  • ✓ FSC Mauritius GB21200130
  • · 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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