Skip Header
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This is a third-party news feed and may not reflect Fidelity’s views.

IG Group FY profits fall amid reduced trading activity

(Sharecast News) - IG Group reported a drop in full-year profits and revenue on Thursday, pointing to reduced trading activity. In the year to the end of May 2024, adjusted pre-tax profit declined 7% to £456.3m, with total revenue down 3% to £987.3m.

Net trading revenue was 10% lower at £844.9m, due to reduced trading activity. IG said weaker OTC derivatives revenue was partly offset by growth in exchange-traded derivatives, with stock trading and investments revenue flat.

Meanwhile, net interest income rose to £142.4m from £80.8m, reflecting higher interest rates.

Chief executive Breon Corcoran, who joined the group at the end of January, said: "IG has a sound position in large, growing markets, underpinned by an established brand and a loyal, high-value client base. However, I've also identified areas requiring change. We have lots of work to do to take IG to the next level and address the challenges we face.

"We operate in a competitive industry landscape that is changing rapidly. We must move at pace to get closer to our customers, give them the products they want more quickly, enhance efficiency, and add scale to win. My initial priorities are to increase client centricity, accelerate product velocity and develop our culture to increase ownership and accountability."

Share this article

Related Sharecast Articles

British Gas to take on 23,000 customers from collapsed Tomato Energy
(Sharecast News) - Ofgem said on Monday that British Gas will take on 15,000 domestic and 8,000 non-domestic customers from collapsed Tomato Energy.
EnQuest secures $800m debt refinancing
(Sharecast News) - EnQuest confirmed it had secured new loan facilities totalling $800m on Monday, sending shares in the North Sea operator higher.
JPMorgan reiterates 'overweight' on IAG despite Q3 miss
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan reiterated its 'overweight' rating on IAG on Monday despite the BA and Iberia owner's weaker-than-expected third-quarter results last week.
Carlyle takes control of UK retailer Very
(Sharecast News) - Online department store The Very Group has been taken over by US buyout giant Carlyle Group, it was announced on Monday, bringing the Barclay family's ownership to an end after more than two decades.

Important information: This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Award-winning online share dealing

Search, compare and select from thousands of shares.

Expert insights into investing your money

Our team of experts explore the world of share dealing.