When you invest with IG Markets, your securities are held through a secure custody structure:
Custodial model: We partner with a well-established and regulated global custodian to hold your investments safely and securely.
Legal ownership: You remain the beneficial owner of all securities in your account, with full ownership rights to dividends, corporate actions, and the value of your investments.
Segregation: Your assets are segregated from IG Markets' corporate assets, ensuring they cannot be used for our business operations.
Protection framework: This custody model adheres to strict regulatory requirements and is designed to protect your investments.
Global access: This arrangement allows us to provide you with seamless access to international markets while maintaining high standards of security.
Unlike the CDP (Central Depository) model used by some Singapore brokers, this custody arrangement enables us to offer features like fractional shares and competitive pricing while maintaining strong investor protections.