IG Regulation Status
IG is not authorized by the SPK in Türkiye. Only SPK-authorized intermediaries may legally offer forex in Türkiye; investor protection on unauthorized platforms is limited.
Licenses & Regulators
License Verification Table
| Regulator | Country | License Type | License No. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | United Kingdom | Market Making | 195355 | Regulated |
| ASIC | Australia | Market Making | 220440 | Regulated |
What do these licenses cover?
Financial Conduct Authority (United Kingdom) — The United Kingdom’s financial regulator; considered one of the strictest (Tier-1) regulators worldwide.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Australia) — Australia’s corporate and markets regulator; a Tier-1 authority known for strong investor protection.
How do I verify the license?
Verify a license claim in the regulator’s official register — not on the broker’s own website. The links below go to the relevant authority’s public records:
- Financial Conduct Authority — official register
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission — official register
Search the register by the company’s legal name: the licensed entity is registered, not the brand. If the legal name does not match the brand, treat it as a warning sign.
What does this mean in Türkiye?
IG is not authorized by the SPK in Türkiye. Only SPK-authorized intermediaries may legally offer forex in Türkiye; investor protection on unauthorized platforms is limited. You can check whether a firm is authorized in Türkiye from the SPK’s published list of authorized intermediaries.
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Risk Flags
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Regulation FAQ
No. IG is not on the SPK’s list of authorized intermediaries. In Türkiye, forex intermediation may only be offered by SPK-authorized firms.
No. Foreign licenses are governed by the law of the issuing country; SPK supervision and YTM compensation do not apply to an investor resident in Türkiye.
Check the claim in the regulator’s official register rather than on the broker’s own website. Search by the legal entity name that holds the license, not the brand name.