IG Group Holdings plc to acquire Independent Reserve

IG Group Holdings plc has agreed to acquire Independent Reserve, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform, in a strategic acquisition announced on 19 September 2025. The transaction was completed on 30 January 2026, marking the conclusion of the deal process between the UK-listed financial services group and the digital asset exchange. The deal value and specific consideration terms were not disclosed to the public, leaving the financial scale of the acquisition unreported in available records.

This acquisition brings a prominent crypto exchange under the ownership of a major international broker, expanding IG Group's presence within the digital asset sector. The target operates primarily out of Singapore, serving customers in the region with its trading and custody services. By integrating Independent Reserve, the combined entity aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. The transaction is now fully completed and subject to no further regulatory conditions.