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IG Group Executive Paul Stevens Departs After 17 Years
IG Group has seen the departure of another long‑serving senior executive, with Paul Stevens leaving the company after 17 years.
May 19, 2026
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IG Group Appoints Qu Zhao as Japan CEO
IG Group has appointed Qu Zhao as Chief Executive Officer of its Japanese subsidiary, IG Securities Japan, marking a key leadership change in one of the broker’s long-standing Asian markets.
Apr 16, 2026
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IG Group appoints Former Finalto Trading CEO Andrew Biggs as new Trading Director
IG Group has named Andrew Biggs as its new Trading Director, the company announced.
Apr 02, 2026
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IG Group Names Andrew Barron as Chair Designate, Mike McTighe to Step Down After Transition
IG Group has appointed Andrew Barron as Board Chair Designate and Non-Executive Director, bringing an end to its extended search for a successor to long-serving Chair Mike McTighe.
Mar 04, 2026
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IG Group Closes South Africa Office, Lays Off Staff
IG Group confirmed on February 24, 2026, that it has officially closed its operational office in Sandton, South Africa, and laid off local staff.
Feb 25, 2026
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Former IG and OvalX Executive Appointed CEO of Flagstone
Arman Tahmassebi has been named CEO of UK-based savings platform Flagstone, marking the latest step in a career spanning more than two decades across brokerage, trading, and fintech firms.
Jan 13, 2026
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IG Group Acquires Australian Cryptocurrency Exchange Independent Reserve
To expand its crypto business in the Asia-Pacific region, IG Group acquires Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve. Regulatory approval is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Sep 19, 2025
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IG Singapore Appoints Gavin Chia as Chief Executive Officer
Gavin Chia will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at IG Singapore effective September 1, 2025.
Sep 10, 2025
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IG Group Closes South African Business, Halts New Position Openings Effective Today
IG Group has announced a  60-day transition period for existing clients to close all open positions. 
May 28, 2025
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IG Group Announces Acquisition of Investment Platform Freetrade
IG Group expects to achieve a return on invested capital in excess of the Group's WACC within three to five years.
Jan 20, 2025
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IG Group Commences Second £75 Million Share Buyback Tranche
The repurchase is expected to be completed by January 31, 2025. 
Sep 26, 2024
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IG Group Reports 15% YoY Increase in Revenue for Q1 FY25
The Group's total active clients for the period were down a slight 1% to 263,200.  
Sep 12, 2024
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