IG Group Q1 revenue drops as trading slows

Another week, another set of headlines driving the markets. IG
Group reported net trading revenue of £231.9 million in the first quarter of
its 2026 fiscal year, a 4% decline from the same period last year.

The London-listed broker said total revenue fell 7% to £259.9
million despite a 3% increase in average monthly active customers, pointing to “less
supportive market conditions” that weighed on client activity across its global
base. Net interest income also dropped 24% to £28.0 million.

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At the same time, the group posted £0.3 million in revenue from spot cryptocurrency trading between June and August. The…