Is IG safe and legit?
IG states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FCA and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (FCA, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.
Licences
Full broker page- ✓ On registerFCA 195355IG Markets Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
- ✓ On registerFCA 114059IG INDEX LIMITED · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
- ✓ On registerFCA 944492IG Trading and Investments Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
- ✓ On registerFSCA ODP IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED (SOUTH AFRICAN BRANCH
- ⚠ lapsedFSCA 41393IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED
1 stated licence didn't check out on the register.
Regulator warnings
All warningsNone naming the firm itself.
2 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not IG)
- Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (igaus.org) ASIC source ↗
- Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (polonam.com) ASIC source ↗
Real site: https://www.ig.com/za
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Scam red flags to check yourself
- Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
- Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
- A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
- Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
- The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.
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Questions
Is IG safe?
IG states licences from FSCA (FSP licence), FCA and FSCA (ODP licence). We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (FCA, FSCA ODP). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 2 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is IG regulated?
IG states licences from FSCA, FCA, FSCA ODP. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.
Are there fake IG websites?
Yes. Regulators have listed 2 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.ig.com/za
Which IG company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?
IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED, licence number 41393. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm
Which IG company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?
IG Markets Limited, licence number 195355. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfIiSAAV
Which IG company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?
IG INDEX LIMITED, licence number 114059. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfELeAAN
Which IG company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?
IG Trading and Investments Limited, licence number 944492. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0014G00002bon0DQAQ
Which IG company holds the FSCA ODP licence (South Africa)?
IG MARKETS SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED (SOUTH AFRICAN BRANCH. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://prod-entitysearchwebapplication.azurewebsites.net/otc-derivative-providers
Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for IG?
Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (igaus.org) (ASIC), Impersonation of IG Australia Pty Ltd (polonam.com) (ASIC). These copy the name and are not IG. Its own site is https://www.ig.com/za.
Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.