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IGXS.com
Licences on a register4 of 53 of 6
RegulatorsFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flagFSCACySECFSA SeychellesFSC MauritiusLabuan FSASCA UAE
Lowest spread0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points0.1Elite account; Standard 0.7
Commission / lotNone on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)$3Elite account (per side or round trip not stated); Standard none
Min depositNoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre$500Both accounts shown on the home page
Max leverage—1:2000Maximum leverage as stated on the page; depends on entity and client type
PlatformsMT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own siteMT4, MT5Platforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • · FSCA 41393
  • ✓ FCA 195355
  • ✓ FCA 114059
  • ✓ FCA 944492
  • ✓ FSCA ODP
  • · FSCA 53199
  • ✓ CySEC 412/22
  • ✓ FSA Seychelles SD089
  • ✓ FSC Mauritius GB25204786
  • · Labuan FSA MB/21/0081
  • · SCA UAE 20200000339
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone foundNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmNone foundNone found
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