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    • Thursday, 21 July, 2022
      Broker IG reports record revenue after strong US growth

      Performance of Tastytrade acquisition helped offset slowdown in do-it-yourself trading

      Traders look at financial information on computer screens on the IG Index trading floor in London
    • Wednesday, 1 December, 2021
      Crypto.com
      Crypto.com forges deal to buy two of IG Group’s US trading assets

      Digital asset exchange makes push into highly regulated US derivatives market

      Artist’s image of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, which is to be renamed the Crypto.com Arena
    • Monday, 22 March, 2021
      News in-depthRetail trading
      How DIY investors are posing a challenge for brokers

      Brokerages fear a market downturn could extinguish new wave of interest

      The Robinhood website as seen on a laptop
    • Monday, 22 February, 2021
      IG Group suspends leveraged trading in 900 shares

      UK broker makes move in response to new wave of retail trading in volatile stocks

    • Thursday, 21 January, 2021
      Derivatives
      IG expands in US with $1bn Tastytrade acquisition

      UK spread-betting specialist strengthens foothold in world’s biggest derivatives market

    • Tuesday, 15 December, 2020
      Coronavirus
      Coronavirus: California’s daily infections top 30,000 for fifth straight day — as it happened
      A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) prepares a specimen bag at a Covid-19 testing site in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. California has set records on several recent days for total infections detected. Hospitalizations statewide have increased 81% in the past two weeks and by nearly 400 patients in a day, reports the Associated Press. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
    • Friday, 25 September, 2020
      Investments
      IG Group executive makes his own spread bet

      Chief product officer nets a profit of more than £50,000

    • Thursday, 17 September, 2020
      IG Group feels benefit of volatility and influx of retail investors

      Growing number of customers are trying to make money from large moves in the markets

      The trading floor of IG Group in London. Revenues at the company rose 62 per cent in the three months to August 31 compared with a year earlier
    • Thursday, 23 July, 2020
      LombardCat Rutter Pooley
      Daily Mail owner has made savvy sales, now it needs brilliant buys

      DMGT’s portfolio problem; IG Group’s online trading hare against AJ Bell’s tortoise

    • Thursday, 21 May, 2020
      Trading technology
      IG faces customer ire after tech crash

      Trading and spread betting platform’s app and website go down to leave users frustrated

    • Friday, 24 April, 2020
      IG Group staff set for big bonuses as online platform rides trading boom

      Market volatility stemming from coronavirus pandemic entices thousands of new customers

    • Thursday, 19 March, 2020
      IG Group revenue jumps nearly a third as coronavirus drives volatility

      Online trading platform’s chief highlights ‘extraordinary times’ after surge in activity

      Dealers look at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Monday, 7 October, 2019
      Schroders PLC
      Former IG Group chief named CEO of Schroders Personal Wealth

      Peter Hetherington takes helm of joint venture ahead of November launch

      Undated handout photo issued by IG Group of their Chief Executive Peter Hetherington.
    • Friday, 31 May, 2019
      UK companies
      Stringent rules hit UK’s online trading platforms

      Valuations tumble for IG Group, CMC Markets and Plus500 after regulatory crackdown

      Dealers look at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
      IG lays out new growth strategy as EU rules hit profits

      Markets have welcomed plans to focus on more tailored products and to expand in Asia and the US

      A dealer looks at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Monday, 15 April, 2019
      Financial services
      IG Group seeks new chair as Andy Green steps down

      Online derivatives trader shakes up management in face of regulatory clampdown

    • Thursday, 21 March, 2019
      LexSpread betting
      IG Group: shredding spreading Premium content

      Regulatory crackdown is a sign the industry’s freewheeling days are over

      Dealers look at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Thursday, 21 March, 2019
      IG Group revenue extends quarterly drop as stricter rules bite

      Decline of almost a third highlights trading group’s previous reliance on riskier contracts

    • Tuesday, 22 January, 2019
      IG Group revenue and profit slide after regulatory clampdown

      Shares drop 7 per cent due to impact of European rules

    • Tuesday, 4 December, 2018
      LexUK companies
      IG/spread betting: attuning to turbos Premium content

      A regulatory clampdown should not obscure opportunities for growth

      Dealers look at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Tuesday, 4 December, 2018
      IG Group warns of falling revenues and fewer punters

      Number of new customers expected to drop by a fifth in first half

    • Tuesday, 30 October, 2018
      IG Group names June Felix as its new chief executive

      The online trader’s new boss was formerly president of Verifone in Europe

    • Tuesday, 23 October, 2018
      LexPlus500 Ltd
      Plus500/spread betters: gone punting Premium content

      Competition for wealthier customers has proven increasingly expensive

      epaselect epa06695332 Atletico's Antoine Griezmann (2-L) celebrates with teammates scoring the 1-1 goal during the UEFA Europa League first leg, semi final soccer match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at Emirates stadium in London, Britain, 26 April 2018.  EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
    • Sunday, 30 September, 2018
      UK companies
      London’s online trading groups hit hard by European crackdown

      CFD providers feel the heat as regulators move to clean up €1tn market

      Dealers look at financial data on computer screens on the trading floor of IG Group Holdings Plc in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July, 21, 2015. IG Group Holdings Plc fell the most in more than six months after the spread-betting firm reported a 13 percent drop in full-year profit, hurt by the Swiss National Bank's surprise decision in January to scrap a currency cap. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
    • Friday, 28 September, 2018
      Derivatives
      EU watchdog extends temporary crackdown on CFDs
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