IG Group Completes Acquisition of Independent Reserve

By Staff Writer

01st Feb 2026

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Key Takeaways

• IG Group has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• IG said the deal strengthens its crypto capabilities and supports plans to launch a crypto offering in Singapore, Australia and the UAE in H2 2026.
• The acquisition was originally announced on 19 September 2025, with both companies positioning the move as a step toward expanding regulated crypto access across APAC and the Middle East.

IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, a leading crypto exchange based in Australia. The deal took effect on 30 January 2026 following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The transaction was first announced on 19 September 2025.

The acquisition strengthens IG Group’s crypto infrastructure and sets the stage for a broader crypto rollout across multiple markets. IG said it expects to launch a crypto proposition for customers in Singapore, Australia and the United Arab Emirates, powered by Independent Reserve, in the second half of 2026.

Matt 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.”

Adrian 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.”

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