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Completion of acquisition of Independent Reserve
IG Group Holdings plc has successfully completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, effective January 30, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This strategic move, initially announced on September 19, 2025, is expected to enable IG to launch a cryptocurrency offering for customers in Singapore, Australia, and the UAE in the second half of 2026, leveraging Independent Reserve's capabilities to meet growing regional demand. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n30 January 2026\nLEI No: 2138003A5Q1M7ANOUD76\n\nIG GROUP HOLDINGS PLC\nCompletion of acquisition of Independent Reserve\nIG Group Holdings plc (\"IG\") is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Independent Reserve, effective 30 January 2026, further to regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The transaction was announced on 19 September 2025.\nIG expects to launch a crypto proposition for customers in Singapore, Australia and UAE, powered by Independent Reserve in the second half of 2026.\nMatt Macklin, Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Middle East at IG, commented: \"I'm delighted to welcome Adrian and the Independent Reserve team to IG. This acquisition strengthens our crypto capabilities and positions us to meet growing customer demand across APAC and the Middle East.\"\nAdrian Przelozny, CEO and co-founder of Independent Reserve, said: \"Joining IG Group opens an exciting new chapter for Independent Reserve. Combining our crypto expertise with IG's scale across APAC and the Middle East accelerates our mission to bring trusted, regulated crypto trading to a wider audience.\"\n \nEnquiries\n\n\n\n\nIG Group Investor Relations\n\n\n \n\n\nMedia\n\n\n\n\nMartin Price\n\n\n\n\n\nSodali & Co\n\n\n\n\n020 7573 0020\n\n\n\n\n\n020 7100 6451\n\n\n\n\[email protected]\n\n\n\n\n\[email protected]\n\n\n\n\n \nAbout IG\nIG Group (LSEG:IGG) provides online trading platforms and educational resources to empower ambitious customers around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, IG Group is a FTSE 250 company that offers clients access to c.19,000 financial markets worldwide.\n \n\n","length":4451,"tagName":"div"}]