IG Group Holdings plc: who it is and what it owns
As of : IG Group Holdings plc (listed, LSE:IGG; United Kingdom) owns 4 brokers, including Freetrade, IG, tastyfx. London-listed CFD and spread-betting group. It bought US options broker tastytrade in 2021 and UK share app Freetrade in 2025, and runs a Bermuda-licensed entity (IG International) for clients in countries where it has no local licence.
IG Group Holdings plc owns brokers and also 1 review site that rates brokers. That site may favour its own brands.
| Ownership | listed (LSE:IGG) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Brokers | 4 brokers · 1 review site · 4 websites in total |
| Review sites | DailyFX |
| Operating companies | 8 |
| Regulator fines | 2 |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
Brokers of IG Group Holdings plc
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG | ig.com | FCA | verified |
| tastytrade | tastytrade.com | FINRA, SEC, NFA | verified |
| Freetrade | freetrade.io | FCA | verified |
| tastyfx | tastyfx.com | NFA | verified |
Review sites of IG Group Holdings plc
Websites that review and rank brokers. They usually earn a commission when a reader signs up.
| Name | Website | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|
| DailyFX closed | dailyfx.com | reported |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| IG Markets Limited | United Kingdom | FCA 195355 |
| IG International Limited | Bermuda | Bermuda Monetary Authority offshore |
| IG Markets South Africa Limited | South Africa | FSCA FSP 41393 |
| tastytrade, Inc. | United States | FINRA CRD 277027 SEC 8-69649 NFA 0492333 |
| tastyfx LLC | United States | NFA 0509630 |
| Freetrade Limited | United Kingdom | FCA 783189 |
| IG Index Limited | United Kingdom | FCA 114059 |
| IG Trading and Investments Ltd | United Kingdom | FCA 944492 |
Regulator fines
| Date | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-13 | FCA | — | CLONE WARNING - unauthorised firm impersonating IG Markets Limited; not IG's fault. source |
| 2023-11-09 | ASIC | — | Self-reported CFD leverage above ASIC's product-intervention caps; part of AU$4.3m remediation paid by seven issuers to 1,500+ clients (remediation, not a fine). source |
Questions and answers
Which brokers does IG Group Holdings plc own?
IG Group Holdings plc owns 4 brokers, including Freetrade, IG, tastyfx. The full list of 4 is on this page.
Who owns IG Group Holdings plc?
IG Group Holdings plc is listed (LSE:IGG).
Has IG Group Holdings plc been fined?
Yes. 2 regulator fines on record. The latest: FCA, 2023-11-13.
