Operating Companies
Our global brands offer a variety of speculative products to a retail and professional client base around the world.
- IG Index (Financial spread betting)
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IG Index was established in 1974 as the world’s first financial spread betting company. Today the company remains the leading operation of its type in the world, and is at the forefront of product development, innovative technology and customer care.
- 40,000+ clients in 89 countries worldwide, though the vast majority of clients are based in the UK
- Range of markets cover indices, currencies, commodities and options, as well as thousands of individual global shares
- Innovations pioneered by IG Index include Binary and Bungee bets, iPhone dealing and DealThru Charts
- 'Best Spread Betting Firm' in 2007, 2008 and 2009 – Shares Magazine
IG Index is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). In respect of Binary Bets, IG Index is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission.
- IG Markets (Contracts for Difference and forex)
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IG Markets was launched in the UK in 1999 and today is one of the leading providers of financial derivatives – principally Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and foreign exchange – in the UK and in a growing number of countries around the world.
- International offices in Europe, the US, Australasia and the Far East
- 7000+ shares available as CFDs, as well as forex, indices and more
- Direct market access with browser-based DMA
- Clients include brokers, fund managers, trading companies and private investors
IG Markets is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
- Nadex (Simplified derivatives contracts)
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The North American Derivatives Exchange (Nadex) is a retail-oriented exchange offering simplified derivatives contracts on global markets. Nadex Inc. was launched in 2009, having previously been known as HedgeStreet.
- First regulated, retail-oriented exchange of its kind in the US
- Markets include stock indices, forex, commodities and more
- Direct Access platform for quick and easy use, and total transparency
- Clients include individual traders and corporate partners
Nadex Inc. is subject to regulatory oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
- extrabet.com (Sports betting, financial fixed odds and casino)
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extrabet.com was launched in 2006 and today stands alone as the only online bookmaker to offer sports spread betting, sports fixed odds betting, binary betting and an online casino all on one platform.
- Unique combination of betting products and markets
- Football, horse racing, golf, rugby, cricket, motor sport and more
- Revolutionary bets-in-play valuing, allowing clients to take winnings or cut losses early
- Blackjack, poker, roulette and other traditional casino betting products
extrabet.com is a joint trading name of Extrabet Ltd (EL) and Extrabet Financial Ltd (EFL). Both EL and EFL are licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission, in terms of all product offerings except sports spread betting, which is offered under authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
- FXOnline (Commission-free forex trading in Japan)
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FXOnline was the first company to offer commission-free forex trading in Japan, and now offers a huge range of global CFDs. FXOnline was founded independently in 2002, and joined IG Group in 2008 when the Group acquired 87.5% of FXOnline shares.
- Market-leading Japanese foreign exchange service
- CFDs available on shares, indices, commodities and more
- First company in Japan to offer Binary Options and Guaranteed Stops
- ‘Best Online FX Trading Provider for Customer Satisfaction’ – Oricon
FXOnline Japan Co, Ltd is a member of the Financial Futures Association of Japan and the Japan Securities Dealers Association.